Nepita
Chef-driven gelato shop and cafe transitioning from pop-up to brick-and-mortar in the West Village. Concept features Mediterranean-inspired seasonal gelato flavors, coffee, and matcha drinks. Space is currently being renovated. Founded by classically trained pastry chef Terence Mesana, formerly of Daniel Boulud’s Dinex group.
Ludico
Elevated Italian restaurant from Tribeca Hospitality Group (owned by international Beefbar group). Head chef Nelson Gonzalez has Michelin Star pedigree. Restaurant was previewed at Taste of Tribeca. Opening date listed as ‘this fall’ on official Instagram. Originally planned as a Paper Moon Giardino location before pivoting to Ludico concept.
Bar Pisellino
James Beard Award-winning chefs Jody Williams and Rita Sodi are opening a second location of their Bar Pisellino Italian all-day café concept in the Flatiron Building. The original location is on Grove Street and Seventh Ave. The new location will offer light fare, a full coffee program, and a full bar. Construction is set to […]
Georgie’s
Host Restaurants (team behind Café Maud and Odd Sister) is opening a dual concept at 161 8th Ave in Chelsea. Georgie’s is an all-day café offering elevated coffee and café fare (avocado toast, breakfast burritos, fried chicken sandwiches, salads, pizzas) with seating for 70 inside and 60 on sidewalk café. Below it, a speakeasy-style lounge […]
Somssi
Neo-bistro from Ahris Kim (director of operations at Atomix and Atoboy) pulling from Korean, Asian, and European influences. Kitchen run by Daniel Gronert. Located in Greenwich Village near Bleecker Street. Hours: Tue-Thu 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-9:30pm. Reservations already open. Part of Na:Eun Hospitality umbrella.
Shake Shack
Shake Shack opening its first East End location at Tanger Outlets Riverhead. 3,100-square-foot restaurant, the chain’s eighth on Long Island. Grand opening June 30 with free tote bags and $1 per sandwich donated to local food pantry. Open 10:30am-7pm daily with indoor dining and grab-and-go options.
Los Arbolitos De Cajeme
Regional Mexican chain founded in 1988 in Sonora, Mexico, specializing in ceviches, aguachiles, and grilled meats. Franchisee Alan Cordova is planning the first New York location in Hell’s Kitchen at 806 9th Ave. Project is described as being at a very early stage.
Bella
Bella, a hip Italian restaurant concept from Miami Beach operated by Good People Group (founded by Eyal Shani), is set to open a New York outpost at the LES Hotel at 187 Orchard St in the Lower East Side. Taking over from former Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya, the new location will feature seating on the […]
Keepers
Tavern-style pizza and cocktail bar coming to the West Village from the team behind Dandelion. Located in the former Arthur & Sons Italian American Club space. Concept is inspired by old New York barkeepers and tavern keepers, with a 1970s NYC aesthetic and a focus on strong drinks and forward-thinking pizza.
Nomi Tomo
AYS Hospitality is preparing to open Nomi Tomo, a new Japanese comfort food concept in the East Village. The restaurant will offer tsukemen, ramen, rice bowls, yakitori skewers, and appetizers, with seating for 50 guests. Owners have filed with Community Board 3 seeking a beer and wine license. AYS Hospitality is also known for TabeTomo […]