Better than Porridge Food Pop-Up + Achilles Heat® Smoked Chili Crisp & Hot Sauce Tasting
Friday, November 20, 2026 | 6–10 PM
We're heading to Long Island City for Brooklyn Boulders Queensbridge's Member Night Fall Fest, an evening of food, shopping, entertainment, and community!
Join Better than Porridge for a freshly prepared food pop-up while sampling our award-winning Achilles Heat® Smoked Chili Crisp and small-batch Smoked Hot Sauces, handcrafted in Brooklyn.
Whether you're stopping by for dinner, discovering new local brands, or getting an early start on holiday shopping, come hungry and bring your appetite for something delicious!
Better than Porridge Food Pop-Up
We'll be serving freshly prepared food from our Better than Porridge pop-up kitchen. Stop by for a bite and explore our smoked, slow-cooked flavors.
Achilles Heat® Tasting & Shopping
Taste before you buy!
Discover our Brooklyn-made collection of smoked hot sauces and our award-winning Smoked Chili Crisp, packed with crispy garlic and onion, aromatic spices, and a savory kick of heat.
We'll be offering complimentary tastings throughout the evening, with jars of Smoked Chili Crisp and bottles of Smoked Hot Sauce available for purchase.
Pick up a few for your own kitchen or get a head start on holiday gifts for the food lovers in your life!
More Fall Fest Fun
Brooklyn Boulders is bringing together local shops, artists, makers, and bakers for a festive evening featuring:
Local vendors and pre-holiday shopping
Food, treats, and specialty products
Aerial silks performance by Aerial Haven
Giveaways courtesy of 580 Broadway Friends
Climbing and community festivities
Event Details
Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
Time: 6–10 PM
Location: Brooklyn Boulders Queensbridge
23-10 41st Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101
Admission:
FREE for Brooklyn Boulders members and first-time visitors
Members may bring up to four guests, regardless of previous visit status
Nonmembers: $15 without climbing gear or $20 with gear
Come celebrate fall, support local small businesses, grab some delicious food, and discover your new favorite smoked hot sauce!
Better than Porridge x Achilles Heat®