METTRA grand opening: preview and ribbon cutting
The METTRA grand opening is Oct 29 and 30 at 28-17 Jackson Avenue.
Day one of METTRA's flight-themed grand opening: a preview event with a ribbon cutting, a DJ and dance performances, from noon to 4 PM. A $25 METTRA Tasting Passport, sold through METTRA, covers a signature tasting from participating vendors, one drink from the Center Bar or Unmei Matcha, and a raffle ticket for the Oct 30 drawing.
Where: METTRA, 28-17 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101, by Queens Plaza. Details on METTRA's announcement.
The party continues on Friday night: see the grand opening party.
Source: https://www.mettra.net/post/jacx-co-is-now-mettra-long-island-city-s-largest-food-hall-enters-a-new-chapter (checked Oct 21 2026). Details can change; confirm with the organizer before you go.