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Things to Do in Upper East Side NYC This Week (May 1–May 8, 2026)

Things to Do in Upper East Side NYC This Week (May 1–May 8, 2026)

A curated edit of Food & Drink this week in Upper East Side. Pop-ups, sample sales, openings, food events, and cultural moments — updated daily by The City Edit NYC.

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Sprinkles Cupcakes: Free Birthday Cupcake
Food & Drink

Sprinkles Cupcakes: Free Birthday Cupcake

Sprinkles Cupcakes · Upper East Side · Thu, Jan 1 · Free

Sprinkles Perks members get a free cupcake on their birthday — higher-tier members may score even bigger treats like a baker's dozen. The ic…

The Pony Bar: Craft Beer Heaven
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The Pony Bar: Craft Beer Heaven

The Pony Bar · Upper East Side · Thu, Jan 1 · $$

Dedicated exclusively to American craft beer. Happy hour features rotating $6 pints from top-tier breweries. The digital tap board updates i…

Know Your Flow: Women's Health Evening
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Know Your Flow: Women's Health Evening

Cafe D'Alsace · Upper East Side · Thu, Jan 1 · $$

A community-focused educational event hosted by women's health experts. The evening includes a panel discussion on hormonal health and nutri…

Upper East Side Italian Charm
Food & Drink

Upper East Side Italian Charm

Uva Wine Bar · Upper East Side · Thu, Jan 1 · $$

An intimate, brick-walled sanctuary. Their wine selection is curated weekly for the early evening crowd. Running March 3 through December 31…

Lenox Hill Bartender's Choice
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Lenox Hill Bartender's Choice

David Burke Tavern · Upper East Side · Thu, Jan 1 · $$

Chef-driven happy hour. High-end atmosphere with neighborhood tavern pricing. Daily 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM. $9 Wines / $6 Beers. A great Upper Ea…

UES Champagne & Caviar Bump
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UES Champagne & Caviar Bump

Madison Gilt · Upper East Side · Thu, Jan 1 · $$

High-society Happy Hour. Madison Gilt offers a rare accessible entry point into luxury UES dining. Tues–Sat 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. $15 Champagne…

UES Vintage Gastropub Hour
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UES Vintage Gastropub Hour

The Penrose · Upper East Side · Thu, Jan 1 · $$

Rustic, cozy, and consistently packed. Their 2026 happy hour remains the gold standard for Second Avenue. Running January 1 through December…