Il Moro
Upscale Sicilian restaurant inspired by Italy’s island region, operated by Vincenzo Galia. Full-service establishment with chef-driven kitchen serving liquor, wine, beer and cider. No outdoor seating or live entertainment planned.
Springbone Kitchen
Health-focused eatery specializing in bowls, broths, and soups. Opening a new location at The Market Hall at Manhattan West, a 34,000-square-foot food hall featuring 12 casual dining concepts. Opening is slated for fall 2026 but no official date has been announced. Founders are Sam Eckstein and Jordan Feldman.
Ob Uan
New Thai restaurant co-owned by Jason Kim opening in the former Spice space on the Upper East Side. Features vintage/retro Bangkok-inspired decor with pink pastels, buttery yellows, and antique accents. Menu will include Thai classics like pad Thai plus regional homemade recipes from Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Phrae, Chanthaburi, and Songkhla. Currently under construction with a […]
Dalmoros Fresh Italian
Dalmoros Fresh Italian is expanding with five new US locations by late 2026: Manhattan (across from Penn Station, opening October 2026), two Texas locations inside Walmart stores (Austin and San Antonio, opening fall 2026), Pentagon City Mall in Washington D.C. (before year’s end), and Philadelphia (deal still being finalized). The chain is a build-your-own fresh […]
Wetzel’s Pretzels and Cold Stone Creamery (Co-Branded)
Wetzel’s Pretzels and Cold Stone Creamery are opening a co-branded location in the Bronx at 1957 Turnbull Ave. Franchisee Arshad Khwaja, a veteran Cold Stone operator with 7 locations across NY and MD, will operate the store. No specific opening date mentioned.
Solerum
Hawaiian-Caribbean-Asian fusion restaurant from the founders of Mezcali and Malt House. Signed a 20-year, 4,744 sq ft lease in the retail component of TF Cornerstone’s 2 Gold Street in Manhattan’s Financial District. Operators are Eoin Foyle and Darren Shore.
Supermodel Cafe
Bethenny Frankel is opening a pop-up cafe called Supermodel Cafe on Aug. 13 in East Quogue, NY. The cafe is inspired by her viral ‘supermodel snacks’ and better-for-you recipes from TikTok and Instagram. Menu includes lattes, lighter bagels, protein-packed spreads and dips, caviar, low-calorie cheesecakes, merchandise, and brand products. The pop-up was assembled in three […]
Resorts World New York City Hotel Tower
Resorts World New York City is expanding with a new 400-room hotel tower and concert arena as part of a multi-billion-dollar expansion. Groundbreaking ceremony held July 22, 2026, near the former Aqueduct racetrack in Ozone Park, Queens. The casino already holds a full commercial gaming license and recently expanded to live table games. No specific […]
East Buffet
East Buffet is a new buffet concept set to open in the former East Pacific Restaurant space inside the Staten Island Mall. New owners are renovating the space and plan to reopen it as a buffet. The original restaurant closed July 19, 2026 after nearly 30 years. Opening timeline described as ‘coming back soon’.
Sushi Genkai
600-square-foot intimate omakase sushi bar opening on the Upper East Side in the former Silk N’ Press space. Owned by Wen Liu. Targeting a September 2026 opening. Chef-selected progressive courses featuring seasonal fish and premium ingredients.