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 […]
Prosciutto
Italian restaurant planned for a former psychic shop in the East Village. Co-owners Gabriele Tosi and Mattia Casarin (formerly executive chef and head chef at Fiaschetteria Pistoia). Ground floor space with seating for ~20 guests, max capacity 45. Plans for lunch and dinner service, live acoustic jazz and karaoke. Owners are seeking a beer, wine, […]
Sushi by Bou
Sushi by Bou is opening a new location in the Financial District inside the FIDI Hotel at 11 Stone St. The location is inspired by the Financial District and Pop Art movement. Features a 14-seat omakase counter and lounge seating for nearly 30 guests, plus an extended lounge menu with sake and cocktails. Exclusive preview […]
Coffee T Bagels
All-day café-bakery concept featuring fresh-baked bagels, croissants, sandwiches, breakfast plates, curated lunch menu, Turkish desserts, draft beer, bottled beer, and wine. Approximately 1,100 sq ft indoor space with seating for 30 guests. Owner is currently securing permits for outdoor seating along front and side of corner location. Nearly everything on the menu will be prepared […]
MeiMei’s
Chinese-influenced French bistro planned for the Lower East Side, taking over the former Gugu Room at 143 Orchard St. Will feature 38 table seats and an 8-seat bar. Menu includes dishes like sunflower mousse with blueberry jam, mussel escabeche with Shaoxing-style foie gras, and panna cotta. Currently seeking a full liquor license. No opening date […]
Al Volo
Al Volo, an Italian concept from the Realmuto Group, is preparing to open a kiosk location with seating at the 15th Street Porch on the High Line. The location will feature a condensed menu focused on seven types of focaccia, paninis, soups, and salads. It is also seeking a beer and wine license. The concept […]
Avenue Sky Lounge
Tao Group Hospitality is reopening Avenue as ‘Avenue Sky Lounge’ on the 101st floor of 30 Hudson Yards, 1,100 feet above Manhattan. The 6,000 sq ft venue holds up to 170 guests and features an Art Deco design, cocktail menu riffing on NYC neighborhoods, and a wine list with nearly 2,000 labels. Food menu includes […]