New York City’s dining scene has seen it all, from sushi belts and robotic bartenders to ramen served by industrial conveyor. But cheese? That’s new. Come early 2026, Manhattan will welcome Pick & Cheese , London’s cult-favorite cheese conveyor-belt restaurant , opening its first U.S. outpost inside Shaver Hall, the massive new food hall taking over the former Lord & Taylor flagship on Fifth Avenue.

Here’s how it works: diners grab a seat at the counter, and a slow-moving belt carries a parade of plates beneath glass domes. Each one holds a small portion of artisan cheese—think creamy wedges, crumbly hunks, oozy drizzles—all paired with a clever accompaniment, like tomato and chili jam or rose Turkish delight. You just pluck what catches your eye and make your own cheese plate.

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