El Olivo
Mexican restaurant relocating to new location after closing in January. Family-owned restaurant that has been serving authentic Mexican dishes for decades, will keep most original menu items and add 3-4 new dishes.
Unnamed Spanish-Japanese Restaurant
New Spanish-Japanese restaurant collaboration between Chef William Shen and restaurateur Johnny Tung, featuring shared dishes, a la carte menu, and culinary lab focused on sustainability. More accessible than their Two-Michelin-starred Sorekara restaurant.
Pink Fryday
Fast casual restaurant serving mochi doughnuts, Korean fried chicken tenders, coffees, and bubble teas. All-pink themed decor designed to be TikTok-worthy and picture perfect. Currently finishing construction and will spend time perfecting recipes before opening.
Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza
Miami-based pizza shop known for artisanal thin-crust pizzas with 72-96 hour fermented dough and signature star-shaped pizzas. Franchise owner expects opening in next few months.
Chubby Tan
First U.S. location of Gyutan no Lemon, specializing in thick-cut beef tongue steak grilled over binchotan charcoal. Guided by Michelin-starred Chef Shunpei Takizawa, offering authentic Gyutan-yaki experience with meals priced around $25 per person.
Turkuaz
Second location for Turkish restaurant Turkuaz opening in Midtown East. Family-owned restaurant by husband-and-wife duo Deniz and Ali Kocak. Menu will focus on North Black Sea region with Ottoman and Anatolian design influences.
Matbucha
New bar by Cafe Mogador owners on St. Mark’s Place, formerly East Village Social location. Liquor license application filed with Manhattan Community Board 3.
Malavita
Italian restaurant opening in Greenpoint offering regional Italian pastas and proteins, with some Italian sandwiches for lunch service. Owner is putting final touches on the restaurant with dimly lit design featuring black marble countertops and red accents.
Unnamed Restaurant by Devilliers
La Petite Grocery owners Justin and Mia Devillier purchased the former Upperline restaurant space and are opening a new restaurant concept. Currently in construction phase, restaurant doesn’t have a name yet but will carry on the legacy while starting something new.
Pho Viet
Pho Viet expanding to Baton Rouge in Long Farm Village development, occupying 2,000 square-foot space. Owned by husband-and-wife team Chau Huynh and Tam Nguyen who have built multiple Vietnamese restaurants over a decade. Restaurant focuses on pho and broth-based dishes.