Thoné
Georgian bakery café and natural wine bar opening at 501 E 6th St in the East Village. 14-seat café featuring traditional Georgian breads (khachapuri, lobiani), Georgian-inspired small plates, sandwiches, and desserts. Daytime café focus with pivot to natural wine bar in evenings. Beverage program includes coffee, espresso, teas, juices, smoothies, Georgian natural wines, draft and […]
Bar Lento
Authentic Italian bistro and wine bar created by Italian couple Simone and Chiara Viola, who relocated from Verona/Northeastern Italy to NYC. Will serve classic Italian menu (antipasti, primi, secondi, dolci) with beer and strictly Italian wines. Indoor seating for 27 plus back patio/bar for 10. Permit filed with Community Board 4. No opening date announced […]
Chelsea Organic Market
Former Jeannie’s Deli at 194 8th Ave in Chelsea is rebranding as Chelsea Organic Market. The rebrand is tied to a filing with Community Board 4 seeking an on-premise beer, wine, and cider license. Will continue to offer retail groceries and deli-style food including sandwiches, wraps, salads, burgers, and breakfast items with table seating. Open […]
Sushiro
Japan-based conveyor belt sushi chain Sushiro is opening its first American location in Times Square, Manhattan. The 9,000-square-foot, 170-seat restaurant spans three floors of a former McDonald’s at 667 Eighth Avenue at West 42nd Street. Menu includes affordably priced sushi, ramen, somen, steamed egg custards, and desserts. Features conveyor belt dining on floors 1 and […]
Sono
Korean-Italian fusion restaurant opening in the East Village. Chef Sechul Yang blends Korean and Italian culinary traditions. 40-seat dining room in former Black Seed Bagel location. Menu features dishes like oxtail fettuccine, chitarra pasta with bottarga and Korean roe, and Korean-Italian desserts. Prix fixe starts at $150 for two. Hours: 5:30-11pm weekdays, until midnight weekends.
Public Records (Seaport)
Seaport Entertainment Group partnered with Public Service (behind Public Records) to develop a new food and beverage concept in Lower Manhattan’s Seaport district. The project involves revitalizing a historic building and will blend food, culture, design, and sound. Plant-driven food and beverage expected to be central. Additional concept details to be announced closer to opening.
Kotobuki
Sushi restaurant Kotobuki is planning to return to the East Village after a nearly three-year absence following the demolition of its previous building at 56 3rd Ave. The restaurant is seeking a full liquor license for 8 Stuyvesant St per a filing with Community Board 3. No opening date has been announced. Kotobuki is known […]
Lanna Café Inc
Pei Shan Wei, co-owner of Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognized Thai restaurant Zaab Zaab in Queens, is planning to open Lanna Café Inc in the East Village. The café will feature a full food menu and occupy both ground floor and basement levels at 164 1st Ave. A liquor license filing has been submitted to the city. […]
Wagyu Master Sukiyaki
Wagyu Master Sukiyaki is a premium sukiyaki restaurant from the Chubby Group opening in Midtown Manhattan. The location features a chef’s counter experience with a tasting menu, seasonal appetizers, high-end sushi, and signature sukiyaki. The Chubby Group operates its own Wagyu supply chain connected to Japan. Opening was described as ‘early May’ 2026.
Kuroneko
Chef-driven ramen shop focused on ‘Nouvelle Asiatic’ cuisine combining French cooking techniques with Asian flavors. Menu features contemporary ramen with freshly-made noodles, small plates (crudos, ceviches, dim sum), and a craft beverage program with cocktails, sake, and wine. Chef Josh Reisner previously served as executive chef at Do Not Disturb in the West Village. Slated […]