Smorgasburg
Open-air food market opening its first Central Park location at Columbus Circle with over 25 vendors. Will run Thursday-Saturday 12pm-8pm through September 19, 2026. First Smorgasburg location with weekday hours suited for office lunch crowds.
Bilt Café
Two restaurant concepts from Chef Daniel Boulud coming to new Bilt headquarters in Meatpacking District – Bilt Café and Bilt Supperclub. Both will be on first floor with approachable price points. Café will offer breakfast and lunch, supperclub will feature French dishes.
Pizza Studio Tamaki
Tokyo-based pizza concept opening first permanent U.S. location in East Village. Chef Tamaki brings Tokyo-style Neapolitan pizza with Japanese and American flavors, using 30-hour fermented dough and Japanese cedar shavings for smoky aroma. 65 seats, reservations via SevenRooms.
Lady Delilah
Jazz lounge and supper club concept by The h.wood Group in a 10,000-square-foot subterranean space in the Meatpacking District. Will feature Art Deco décor, live jazz, and signature menu items with a local NYC twist.
Cavalier
Mediterranean restaurant led by executive chef Mason Lindahl, formerly of Diner in Brooklyn. Will offer Western and Eastern Mediterranean flavors including mezze, lamb patty melt, grilled whitefish skewers, and lamb chops. Seeking wine, beer, and cider license. Plans to transform former boba tea shop into neighborhood restaurant.
Retrography
Existing photobooth location expanding to become an intimate 14-seat café and bar. Menu will include ciabatta sandwiches, morning rolls, seasonal dishes, espresso drinks, wines and wine-based cocktails. Daily hours planned from 10 a.m. to midnight.
Table Mercato
Boston-based sandwich shop expanding to NYC’s East Village with a streamlined menu of 4 chicken cutlet sandwiches. 400 square foot location with signage already up. Will maintain same sourcing and recipes as Boston original.
Unnamed Argentine-Italian Concept
Argentine-Italian restaurant concept being planned for former Sabor Argentino location in West Village. Will feature menu blending Italian and Argentinian cuisine including empanadas, grilled beef, and Italian dishes. 700-square-foot interior with 17 seats plus sidewalk café seating. Operating under Romaee LLC.
Gyro City
Fast-casual Greek restaurant expanding to second NYC location in Astoria, Queens. Known for authentic Greek street food with imported pita bread from Greece. New location will feature expanded menu including mini pitas, customizable salads, bowls, and souvlaki boxes. First 100 customers will receive free gyro.
Malai
Artisanal ice cream brand with South Asian-inspired flavors opening in West Village. Features scoops, soft serve, pints, ice cream cakes, kulfi pops, and ice cream sandwiches. Opening day promotions include $3 single scoops and free bags for first 50 customers.