Mama Dior
Mama Dior is a juice bar and wellness shop planned for 2236 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd at the corner of 132nd Street in Central Harlem. It will offer fresh juices, smoothies, and African-sourced wellness retail products. The concept is a spin-off from SenAgro USA, a NJ-based Black-owned importer and food service company. No official […]
Anderson
Upscale all-day New American restaurant planned for 41 St. Mark’s Pl. in the East Village, taking over the former Marylou/Cafe Orlin space. Led by industry veterans Aidan O’Neal, Jeff Robbins, and George Riddle. Menu features raw seafood bar, charcuterie, seasonal salads, steak frites, pan-roasted halibut, grilled lamb collar, and dry-aged duck breast. Interior will seat […]
Chacha’s Bar
Southeast Asian cocktail bar and restaurant from the team behind Fish Cheeks and Bangkok Supper Club, led by Jenn Saesue and mixologist Suwincha ‘Chacha’ Singsuwan (2024 Michelin Guide NY Exceptional Cocktails Award winner). Filed under Chacha’s Bar LLC, taking over the former Baar Baar space. Will seat 94 guests with two six-seat bars, open daily […]
Le Wine
Natural wine bar planned for Dimes Square in the Lower East Side, taking over the former Two Bridges space. Operated by Golden Age Hospitality, the owners of Le Dive. Features 20 wall counter seats, a 7-seat bar, and outdoor sidewalk seating. Menu focuses on small bites such as kalamata olives, charcuterie, shishito peppers, and duck […]
Friends With Benefits
Dual-concept cocktail bar planned for a sub-level space at 60 2nd Ave in the East Village. Will feature two bars — one offering technical, hyper-focused cocktails and one offering approachable classics like highballs and frozen margaritas. Food menu includes yakitori, prawn toast, hibachi-grilled mushrooms, and oysters flamed in chicken fat, developed with a chef formerly […]
Moja
Fast-casual burger restaurant Moja has signed a lease for approximately 3,200 square feet of space in Union Square, Manhattan. The lease signing indicates a future opening is planned.
The Nell New York
134-room luxury hotel located within Rockefeller Center, debuting as the flagship property of Aspen Hospitality’s new Nell Hotels brand. Will be the only Relais & Châteaux property in New York City. Brand inspired by The Little Nell in Aspen, Colorado. Expected to open fall 2027.
Calypso
Latin-Asian fusion restaurant set to open in a Chinatown cellar space at the former Blue Agave Pulqueria location. Menu features dishes like char siu croquetas, plantain dumplings, and wok-tossed Lomo Saltado. Will have 13 tables, a standalone bar, open-fire grill, wine and cocktails. Plans for nightlife with DJs up to 8 times/month, private parties, daily […]
La Colina
Chef Adrian Kercuku (of da Adriano) is opening a new Italian concept called La Colina in Lenox Hill, taking over the former Gnocchi House Bar space. The restaurant will seat 62 guests across 23 tables and a 7-seat bar. Liquor license was unanimously approved by Community Board 8’s Street Life Committee. No specific opening date […]
Somedays Bakery
Somedays Bakery is opening a new Midtown East location at 560 Lexington Ave (corner of 50th St), slated to open shortly after Labor Day 2026. The ~1,300 sq ft space will feature outdoor seating. CEO Peter Phillips, co-founder of Chip City Cookies, is leading a major brand expansion that also includes locations in Union Square […]