🚕 What to Eat at Gov Ball 2025

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Today we’re covering everything from a refined Taiwanese eatery making waves in Midtown to the unexpected closure of a Brooklyn fried chicken favorite.

We’ll also dive into the exciting food lineup at Governors Ball, where festivalgoers will feast on a variety of tasty treats.

Plus, Patina Group is rebranding in a big way with a new brasserie and ambitious plans for the future.

And we’ll explore how rising food prices are impacting Mother’s Day brunch plans across the city.

Stay tuned for all the delicious details!

Jabä Brings Refined Taiwanese Flavors to Midtown

A new Taiwanese restaurant, Jabä, has opened in Midtown East, offering elevated versions of street food classics.

Chef Anthony Inn, known for his work at Morimoto New York, returns to his Taiwanese roots with this new venture.

The 50-seat space serves 24 dishes, including fried pig ears with Kewpie mayo and aged sacha beef ribs with lotus buns.

Other highlights include crab roe and clam egg tofu custard and a savory-sweet tomato granita for dessert.

Jabä’s name, meaning "eat until you're full" in Taiwanese slang, embodies the spirit of indulgent, flavorful dining.

The restaurant, which opened on May 6, promises a fresh take on Taiwanese flavors for New Yorkers to enjoy.

Pecking House in Brooklyn Closes Due to Fire Code Issues

Pecking House, the beloved Sichuan-meets-Southern fried chicken spot in Park Slope, Brooklyn, is closing its doors.

The closure comes as a result of construction mandated by the landlord to address fire code issues.

Owner and chef Eric Huang expressed uncertainty about the timeline and whether the restaurant will reopen.

Founded as a pop-up during the pandemic in Flushing, Pecking House quickly became popular for its innovative fried chicken.

The Park Slope location, which opened in 2022, expanded the menu and became a neighborhood favorite.

While the Brooklyn site is closing, the Chinatown location of Pecking House will remain open.

Here’s What You’ll Be Eating at Governors Ball 2025

Governors Ball returns to Flushing Meadows Corona Park from June 6–8 with 45 food and drink vendors on deck.

Festival staples like Roberta’s Pizza, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, and Fan-Fan Doughnuts are all confirmed.

Smash & Grab burgers, Destination Dumplings, and mozzarella sticks join the stacked lineup of handheld eats.

Vendors from the Queens Night Market, including Mao’s Bao and Twisted Potato, will be serving up local favorites.

Matylda’s Polish Food and Eemas Cuisine add global flair to the vendor mix.

Stella Artois and Hot Ones are teaming up to debut a spicy popcorn chicken exclusive to the fest.

Cabot Creamery will be handing out free grilled cheese bites.

The menu is curated for easy festival snacking while catching headliners like Olivia Rodrigo and Tyler, the Creator.

It’s a full-on feast to match the music.

Patina Group Rebrands and Launches New Brasserie Near NYC

Patina Restaurant Group is now simply Patina Group, unveiling a fresh identity alongside ambitious expansion plans.

The hospitality company is evolving beyond fine dining with a new focus on luxury catering, immersive digital content, and “eatertainment” concepts.

As part of the rebrand, Patina aims to double its restaurant count by 2030.

Its first major project is Hundredfold, a modern American brasserie opening this summer in Belmont Park Village in Elmont, New York.

The restaurant will be helmed by James Beard Award-winning chef Timothy Hollingsworth.

Other upcoming ventures include a concept with chef Carlos Gaytán and a new lounge in San Diego.

Patina also plans to introduce augmented reality and storytelling-driven content across its properties.

This marks a bold new chapter for a hospitality group long known for its roots in Michelin-starred dining.

Rising Costs: Expect Higher Prices for Mother’s Day Brunch

This year, Mother’s Day brunch is expected to be more expensive due to inflation and rising food prices.

Eggs, coffee, and bacon have seen significant price hikes, with eggs rising by 60.4% due to bird flu and supply chain disruptions.

Coffee prices are up 6.7%, and bacon has jumped by 4.5%, making a classic brunch more costly for restaurants to prepare.

Restaurants in high-cost areas like, like our beloved NYC, may have raised prices by as much as 15%.

Despite these increases, some restaurants are trying to keep prices manageable, but many diners are expected to cut back.

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