Rollcraft Handroll Bar
Edomae-style sushi handroll bar opening in the East Village in June 2026. Counter-only seating for 24 guests. Menu features fish treated with soy sauce, brine, or preservation methods with Korean influence. Highlights include Bluefin Tuna Akami Zuke, Hiramasa Sesame Salt, and Cherry Tomato Katsuobushi handrolls. Beverage program includes beer, wine, and sake. Owner Joo Young […]
Ross Tavern
Corner bar-restaurant offering contemporary American fare in a former deli in East Harlem. Menu includes bar snacks like Truffled Rosemary Popcorn and Buffalo Cauliflower Bites, chicken wings, soups, salads, and handhelds including a smash burger. Will serve food until 11 p.m. and remain open until 4 a.m. daily. Seating for 40 guests, max capacity 74. […]
Unnamed French Brasserie (Catch & Shoot LLC)
Catch Hospitality Group co-founder Eugene Remm is planning a yet-to-be-named ‘sun-kissed’ New York-influenced French brasserie in the former Saint Theo’s space at 340 Bleecker St in the West Village. The concept will seat 92 guests including 13 bar seats, with sidewalk café seating planned. Menu features classic French bistro fare with coastal influences. Filing with […]
Hungry Spicy
Spicy Southern Thai concept spinning off from Michelin-recommended Hungry Thirsty in Brooklyn. Owners Angie Ruangphung and Sun Kulaptip are currently building out the Chelsea space. Originally planned to open in May 2026 but no official opening date has been announced. Will serve bold, intense Southern Thai flavors.
Viva Café
Viva Café, an all-day Mexican restaurant with an existing Bronx location (opened September 2025), is planning a second location at 2018 3rd Ave in East Harlem. The owners have filed with Community Board 11 and are seeking a full liquor license. The new location will seat 70 guests including bar seating, and will operate daily […]
Naked Tomato
Chef Eyal Shani has opened Naked Tomato in Miami, with a Brooklyn location to follow. The Miami location has already opened, but the Brooklyn location is a future opening.
Unnamed American Tavern and Steakhouse (Major Food Group)
Major Food Group (Carbone, Torrisi) is opening an unnamed American tavern and steakhouse in the former Tribeca Grill space at 375 Greenwich Street in Tribeca, NYC. Co-founders Rich Torrisi, Mario Carbone, and Jeff Zalaznick are behind the project. The menu will feature steaks, steakhouse staples, and dishes reflecting New York’s multicultural food scene, including a […]
Voodoo Doughnut
Voodoo Doughnut is opening its first Northeast location in Union Square West, NYC this summer 2026. The shop will feature NYC-specific creations like the Big Apple and Glazed Glizzy, plus a portrait of Anthony Bourdain. This is an expansion of the Portland-founded doughnut chain.
Qdoba
New Qdoba Mexican fast-casual restaurant opening in 2,360 sq ft at 136 E Sunrise Hwy in North Lindenhurst by end of June 2026. Franchisee Jeff Froccaro (Burger Brothers Restaurant Group, Port Washington) is expanding on Long Island. Additional future openings mentioned: Qdoba in Riverhead at 949 Old Country Rd (fall/winter 2026), Dave’s Hot Chicken locations […]
The Stand West
The Stand comedy club is opening a second location called The Stand West in the cellar level of Chelsea Market. The 140-person-capacity venue will serve Italian-influenced bar fare including pizzas and is pursuing a full liquor license. Permit documents have been filed with Community Board 4. No opening date announced yet. Co-owners are brothers Cris […]