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 […]
The Wolseley Restaurant
The Wolseley Restaurant will take over the space previously occupied by The Lambs Club Restaurant at the Chatwal Hotel in the Theater District after The Lambs Club closes on July 25, 2026. No additional details about the new restaurant have been announced yet.
Casa Fuego
Modern Mexican restaurant set to open in a two-story space in the Lower East Side. Menu includes fresh tuna tostadas, duck confit tacos, and Chilean sea bass. Owners seeking full liquor license with signature cocktails and tequila/mezcal flights. Space seats approximately 150 guests across two levels. Plans for occasional DJs and live music. Hours: closes […]
Dal Moros Fresh Pasta to Go
Dal Moros Fresh Pasta to Go, a fast-casual Italian grab-and-go pasta concept originating from Venice, Italy, has signed a lease for 1,100 sq ft at 421 Seventh Avenue (Sports Plaza Building) near Penn Station. This will be the brand’s first NYC location, opening this fall 2026. The chain already has U.S. locations in Massachusetts and […]
Breitling x VCR Group Members-Only Club
Luxury members-only club joint venture between Swiss watch brand Breitling and VCR Group (co-founded by Gary Vaynerchuk). Planned for a three-story former Urban Outfitters building. Will feature live music, rooftop lounge, restaurant, and retail element. VCR Group also operates Flyfish Club on Houston Street. Community Board 1 unanimously recommended liquor license approval in May 2026. […]
Breeze
Popular Sichuan and dim sum restaurant Breeze is set to open a second Brooklyn location this fall at 590 Fulton Street in Downtown Brooklyn. The restaurant signed a 15-year, 3,569-square-foot lease at the base of Gotham Organization’s 52-story residential building. Space includes 2,790 sq ft on ground floor and 779 sq ft on lower level. […]
148 Noble Street
Former Chez Ma Tante chef Gabriel Borges and partner Eric Carney (Five Leaves alum) are taking over the former The Noble restaurant space at 148 Noble Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The restaurant name is the same as the address. Targeting a mid-September 2026 opening.
Bar Cosme
Bar Cosme is a nightlife-focused destination from Enrique Olvera and Casamata hospitality group, opening this fall at 372 Lafayette Street (former Atla space) in Noho. Menu focuses on raw and slightly cooked preparations, tortillas, salsas, and asador-style dishes to complement nearby Cosme. Bar menu by Sebastián Tollius (formerly Eleven Madison Park, Clemente Bar). Space designed […]