yet-to-be-named Mediterranean seafood restaurant
Mediterranean seafood restaurant by Aquarelle owner Marcus Andrews in Midtown East. Will offer outdoor seating in former Ethos Gallery 51 space. Owner ready to open as soon as liquor license is approved.
Carina
Italian restaurant opening in Greenpoint’s The Riverie apartment complex. Will serve pasta, focaccia and other side dishes. Owner Julian Brizzi’s fifth Brooklyn restaurant, occupying 3,000 square feet of retail space.
Hi Dozo
Delivery-only sushi restaurant from chef Daisuke Nakazawa expanding to NYC with first brick-and-mortar location near Rockefeller Center in Midtown. DoorDash-exclusive partnership offering nigiri sets, sashimi, and rolls in modular to-go boxes.
The Wolseley New York
The Wolseley restaurant and bar opening as part of The Wolseley Hotel New York, marking the brand’s first US location. Will offer all-day dining and signature cocktails, plus a cellar-level speakeasy bar.
Harlem Shake
Harlem Shake opening its first NYC franchise location in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Franchisee Cody Spearman shown at the site.
Big Poppas Steakhouse
Steakhouse opening in honor of Notorious B.I.G.’s legacy, owned by his daughter T’yanna Wallace. Located in Midtown Manhattan with elevated dining and cultural nostalgia theme.
Le Colonial
French-Vietnamese restaurant making a comeback in Midtown Manhattan with 9,600 square feet, seating 215 people indoors and outdoors. 15-year lease signed with office space on seventh floor.
Shania’s Max Bet
New cocktail bar taking over former Dirty Precious space in Gowanus, co-owned by Robin Daily and Mike Brown. Planning to offer classic cocktails, old-school drinks, wines and beer-shot combos. Aiming to be both neighborhood spot and elevated cocktail bar.
Amasa
Latin steakhouse featuring Peruvian and Mexican flavors, part of the new Kimpton Era Midtown NY hotel. Kitchen led by Chef Christopher Loeffl, known for high-end Denver restaurants. Menu features Heritage Black Angus with citrus garlic mojo and Aji Amarillo Béarnaise marinades.
Jade Rabbit
Rooftop izakaya opening at the Kimpton Era Midtown NY hotel, operated by APICII hospitality group. Features Asian and tiki cocktails with Manhattan skyline views.