Inside Mariska Hargitay and Star Cast’s Pop-Up ‘Law & Order’ ‘Dun Dun’ Diner
Step inside NYC’s exclusive ‘Dun Dun Diner’ pop-up with Mariska Hargitay and themed NYC bites!
Key Takeaways
- NBC reopened the iconic Law & Order 'Dun Dun Diner' pop-up at NYC's Rockefeller Center.
- Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T and star cast members kicked off the launch at a VIP preview.
- Legendary NYC spots like Katz's and Magnolia Bakery created custom show-themed dishes.
Fans of the Law & Order universe have a delicious reason to head to Rockefeller Center this weekend. NBC officially reopened the fan-favorite Dun Dun Diner in New York City with an exclusive “After Dark” party for cast and celebrity guests, kicking off a limited-run pop-up tied to the new seasons of Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU.
The invite-only preview turned the pop-up into a who’s who of the franchise. Mariska Hargitay, Tony Goldwyn, Ice-T, Aimé Donna Kelly, Peter Scanavino, Odelya Halevi, Corey Cott, Kevin Kane, Octavio Pisano, Natalee Linez, David Ajala and Lena Waithe were among the stars who turned out. Grammy-nominated artist Este Haim handled DJ duties for the night.
A pop-up for the fans
Starting Friday, Oct. 9 through Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, ticketed fans can step inside the Dun Dun Diner at Bill’s Bar & Burger in Rockefeller Center. The experience celebrates the Law & Order franchise’s decades-long love affair with New York City—and it coincides with NBC’s 100th anniversary, marking a century of storytelling that has brought generations of viewers together.
Four beloved New York institutions signed on as this year’s Elite Squad partners, each creating a specialty menu item inspired by the show:
- “Lox & Order” — an Ess-a-Bagel everything bagel stacked with plain cream cheese, nova, cucumber, fresh dill and a squeeze of lemon.
- “The Benson” — Katz’s pastrami piled on seedless rye with coleslaw and Russian dressing.
- “Proof Is In The Pudding” — Magnolia Bakery’s iconic banana pudding with a salted caramel twist, layered with vanilla wafers, fresh bananas and creamy pudding.
- “Fin Loves Coco” — Serendipity3’s legendary Frrrozen Hot Chocolate made with a secret blend of 14 exotic cocoas, chocolate cold foam, whipped cream, chocolate shavings, cookie crumble and a pinch of Maldon sea salt.
How to book a last-minute visit and score the dishes
Fans with paid reservations get the upgraded Booth Service Dining experience, which includes a choice of one featured dish, dessert, Law & Order branded merch and themed interactive touches inspired by the franchise. For those who want a quicker stop, free tickets to the Dun Dun Diner Grab & Go experience include merchandise giveaways and a themed photo opportunity.
Reservations are available through the official Dun Dun Diner hub on NBC.com.
If you miss the pop-up, select items are also available at participating partner restaurants on October 12 and 13.
‘Law & Order’ Season 26 and ‘SVU’ Season 28 premieres
The pop-up is timed to the season premieres of Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU this week, now streaming on Peacock. Law & Order returns for its 26th season with Hugh Dancy, Tony Goldwyn, Odelya Halevi, Reid Scott, Maura Tierney and David Ajala. SVU—the longest-running primetime drama in American television history—heads into its 28th season with Hargitay back as Captain Olivia Benson, alongside Ice-T, Peter Scanavino, Kelli Giddish, Kevin Kane, Aimé Donna Kelly and Corey Cott. Us Weekly first reported on the pop-up’s return.
NBC and Peacock are creating the experience in collaboration with NVE Experience Agency.
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