Zoli
Fish-forward restaurant in East Williamsburg attached to Amant arts center, with chef Ned Baldwin who also runs Houseman. Features site-specific aquarium by artist Pierre Huyghe and Tuesday visiting chef program.
La Vibra
Prospective bar seeking liquor license approval from Community Board 3. Owners are Arelia Taveras and Katherine Hincapie. Board voted 14-12 to recommend granting the license despite committee opposition.
The Webster Times Square
New lifestyle hotel brand by Altus Hospitality opening in Times Square, named after historic Webster Hotel where Gabriel García Márquez stayed. Features partnership with Maison Premiere for dining/nightlife, designed by Red Deer studio with warm neutral palettes, custom furnishings, and cultural programming including literary salons and artist residencies.
Chubby Tan
First U.S. location of Gyutan no Lemon, specializing in thick-cut beef tongue steak grilled over binchotan charcoal. Guided by Michelin-starred Chef Shunpei Takizawa, offering authentic Gyutan-yaki experience with meals priced around $25 per person.
Turkuaz
Second location for Turkish restaurant Turkuaz opening in Midtown East. Family-owned restaurant by husband-and-wife duo Deniz and Ali Kocak. Menu will focus on North Black Sea region with Ottoman and Anatolian design influences.
Matbucha
New bar by Cafe Mogador owners on St. Mark’s Place, formerly East Village Social location. Liquor license application filed with Manhattan Community Board 3.
Malavita
Italian restaurant opening in Greenpoint offering regional Italian pastas and proteins, with some Italian sandwiches for lunch service. Owner is putting final touches on the restaurant with dimly lit design featuring black marble countertops and red accents.
Da Toscano
Italian restaurant relocating from Minetta Lane to midtown inside the century-old Iroquois Hotel. Will maintain similar menu with octopus carpaccio, pappardelle with duck ragu, and dry-aged steaks. Adding breakfast and lunch service. Also taking control of adjacent Lantern’s Keep cocktail lounge.
Raising Cane’s
Raising Cane’s chicken franchise location in Staten Island delayed due to city approvals process. Company signed contract in May 2024 for former strip mall property. Opening projected about a year away after permits are secured.
Lou & Bev’s
Bakery by day, wine bar by night concept headed by pastry chef Mariah Neston. Will serve pizza in evening service. Located next door to Confidant restaurant in former Pip’s space.