Shin Takumi
Affordable 12-course omakase restaurant opening in West Village, offering 10 pieces of nigiri, a hand roll, and dessert for $58. Third location from owners of Sushi YOLO NYC and Takumi Sushi.
Pies ‘n’ Thighs
Southern comfort food restaurant expanding from Williamsburg to Prospect Heights in a 1,600 square-foot corner space formerly occupied by Pecking House. Serves deep-fried chicken, cornmeal-fried catfish, and desserts including pies.
Paulie Gee’s Slice Shop
Pizzeria location managed by brothers Logan and Kyle Driscoll, former Paulie Gee’s employees. Two-story space with full bar, dining room and rooftop deck. Opening depends on gas meter installation.
KOMENORI
Modern Japanese restaurant co-owned by Ken Lee and chef Sean Kang, offering hand roll, sushi & hand roll, and signature omakase courses in a 1,400 square-foot space formerly occupied by Flatiron Steakhouse
Crybaby
Alpine-themed cocktail bar and restaurant featuring Alpine wines, cocktails with Chartreuse, and apres-ski inspired food. 1,200-square-foot space with 70 seats, hours 4pm-2am Wed-Sun.
Kirbee’s
Texas barbecue restaurant by Chuck Charnichart of Barbs B Q and Jonny White of Goldee’s Bar-B-Q. Menu split between both restaurants’ styles, cafeteria-style ordering, open Friday-Sunday for lunch initially. Located in former Peeps Kitchen space in Greenpoint.
Zoli
Fish-forward restaurant in East Williamsburg attached to Amant arts center, with chef Ned Baldwin who also runs Houseman. Features site-specific aquarium by artist Pierre Huyghe and Tuesday visiting chef program.
La Vibra
Prospective bar seeking liquor license approval from Community Board 3. Owners are Arelia Taveras and Katherine Hincapie. Board voted 14-12 to recommend granting the license despite committee opposition.
The Webster Times Square
New lifestyle hotel brand by Altus Hospitality opening in Times Square, named after historic Webster Hotel where Gabriel García Márquez stayed. Features partnership with Maison Premiere for dining/nightlife, designed by Red Deer studio with warm neutral palettes, custom furnishings, and cultural programming including literary salons and artist residencies.
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.