Levanto
Full-service Italian restaurant opening in SoHo, occupying approximately 2,450 square feet in a four-story mixed-use building between Lafayette and Crosby streets. Will seat 45 guests in the main dining room plus a 4-seat bar. Hours planned: 10am-midnight Sun-Thu, 10am-12:30am Fri-Sat. No official opening date announced.
Coffee Project New York
Coffee Project New York, co-founded by Chi Sum Ngai and Kaleena Teoh, is opening a new Upper East Side location near East 66th Street. The space is currently being built out. No opening date has been announced. The café is known for deconstructed lattes, nitro flights, responsibly sourced in-house roasted coffee, and a food menu […]
Dän Bakery & Cafe
NJ-based Dän Bakery & Cafe (flagship in Morristown, NJ) is expanding to the Upper East Side of Manhattan at 1431 York Ave. Owned by husband-and-wife team Anar and Arman Kozhabayev. The bakery serves breakfast, lunch, pastries, and specialty coffee/tea. No official opening date set; team is preparing for a soft opening first. A Hoboken location […]
Sourced Kitchen
Health-focused fast-casual breakfast spot owned by Esra Ozturk and Janhavi Gadam. Menu features six items (bowls or wraps) made with whole-food organic ingredients including vegetarian, chicken, smoked salmon, and steak options. Also serving freshly squeezed OJ, canned coffee, and coconut water. Bar seating available for dine-in. Mediterranean/Spanish-inspired interior. Targeting October 2026 opening, initially operating four […]
Shifka
Shifka, an elevated fast-casual Mediterranean eatery co-owned by Aly Bandali, Amir Nathan, Jordan Anderson, and Daniel Turtel, is opening a second NYC location at The Market Hall at Manhattan West. The 34,000-square-foot hall will feature 12 casual dining concepts. Shifka is known for falafel, schnitzel, lamb kebab, and signature pitas. The kitchen will be larger […]
Skinny Louie
Miami-based smash burger chain Skinny Louie is opening its fifth NYC location at PENN 1 East Plaza in the Penn District on August 14, 2026. The first 100 guests will receive a free single-patty Skinny Louie Cheeseburger. Menu features Black Angus smash burgers, fries, and milkshakes. A Park Slope location is also planned with no […]
Bar CC
Bar CC is an ultra-luxe cocktail lounge opening in September 2026 at 85 Tenth Avenue (between West 15th and 16th streets) in Chelsea, NYC, taking over the shuttered Mel’s pizzeria space. Part of Tao Group Hospitality, the bar will be led by Harrison Ginsberg (formerly of Overstory/World’s 50 Best Bars). Features three intimate rooms including […]
Koakuma
Massimo Lusardi (owner of Nightly’s, Uva, Uva Next Door, Key and Heels) is opening two new Japanese restaurants on the Upper East Side. Koakuma at 1492 Second Ave serves ‘New York Japanese’ cuisine and is expected to open fall 2026. A second unnamed 19-seat counter-service sushi restaurant at 1491 Second Ave (formerly Tozzo Italian coffee […]
Il Moro
Upscale Sicilian restaurant inspired by Italy’s island region, operated by Vincenzo Galia. Full-service establishment with chef-driven kitchen serving liquor, wine, beer and cider. No outdoor seating or live entertainment planned.
Springbone Kitchen
Health-focused eatery specializing in bowls, broths, and soups. Opening a new location at The Market Hall at Manhattan West, a 34,000-square-foot food hall featuring 12 casual dining concepts. Opening is slated for fall 2026 but no official date has been announced. Founders are Sam Eckstein and Jordan Feldman.