Galo
Portuguese concept restaurant from chef Nuno Sousa (of nearby Leitão), featuring petiscos (Portuguese-style tapas), fresh seafood, traditional rice dishes, and large-format heritage centerpieces like whole stuffed rooster and roasted goat leg. 52 seats total (42 table, 10 bar), full liquor license, extensive Portuguese wine program. Interior designed by Lisbon-based Studio Asolfi. Open for dinner weekdays, […]
Bar Monto
Bar Monto is an upcoming elevated New York-Irish pub concept opening at 61 2nd Ave in the East Village, replacing The Gray Mare. Co-owners Conor Myers, Tom O’Byrne, and Archie Dolan are preparing to reopen the space with a seasonal Irish-inspired food menu, Irish spirits and cocktails, and a neighborhood bar atmosphere. The concept will […]
Vida Steakhouse
Vida Steakhouse, a popular modern steakhouse from Astoria/Queens, is opening a flagship Manhattan location in Midtown West at 511 9th Ave. The two-floor space will seat up to 250 guests and feature premium steaks including filet mignon, bone-in rib eye, dry-aged porterhouse, and Wagyu beef, plus a full bar with handcrafted cocktails. Liquor authority approval […]
Kalo NYC
Modern Greek restaurant planned for the Upper East Side at the former Maria Mulata (Colombian restaurant) space on Lexington Ave between 72nd and 73rd Streets. Kalo Lexington LLC is seeking a full liquor license for a first-floor restaurant. Official website states ‘Modern Greek Cuisine Coming Soon.’
Teo NoMad
6,000-square-foot Korean culinary and cultural destination in the Haymarket Building featuring a café (malcha/matcha-focused), private tea room, plant-based/plant-forward restaurant, brewery (makgeolli/Korean rice wine), and art gallery. Mid-July soft launch planned with official opening in early August 2026.
Tru by Hilton Rockville Centre
Proposed 3-story, 63-suite Tru by Hilton hotel on former La-Z-Boy Furniture site. $18.6 million investment. Hotel would be 38 feet tall with 44 parking spaces. Amenities include complimentary breakfast and fitness center. Developer also owns adjacent Hampton Inn & Suites. Project received preliminary IDA approval May 19, 2026. Still requires Board of Zoning Appeals variances […]
Another Story
European-inspired café and event space opening on the 14th floor of the Decoration and Design Building in Midtown East. Co-owned by Ulrika Bengtsson and Sabina Lindmark, who also operate Björk Café & Bistro at Scandinavia House. Menu features tartines, salads, soups, grain bowls, oysters, and caviar. Will also serve as an event venue, marketplace, catering […]
Talea Beer Co.
Talea Beer Co., a woman-founded brewery, is opening its sixth location on the Upper West Side. The all-day taproom will serve morning coffee and remote work sessions before transitioning to a traditional taproom in the late afternoon, with 16 beers on tap and breakfast, lunch, and dinner fare. Co-owners LeAnn Darland and Tara Hankinson are […]
Lincoln Market
Lincoln Market is opening a 35,800 sq ft flagship grocery store and food hall in the former Lucky Strike bowling alley at River Place in Hell’s Kitchen. The food hall will feature Pizza Loves Sauce, Julietta’s Gelato Cafe, an in-house burger concept called Lincoln Smash, and an unannounced Mediterranean concept. Interior construction including coolers and […]
Chippy’s
Patricia Howard and Ed Szymanski (of Dame restaurant) are opening Chippy’s, a counter-service fish and chips restaurant in the East Village. Menu includes fish and chips ($16), fried fish sandwich ($10), English chips ($6), disco fries ($10), fried fish nuggets ($6), beer, and desserts. Opening ideally in September 2026 at the former Proletariat beer bar […]