Friends With Benefits
Dual-concept cocktail bar planned for a sub-level space at 60 2nd Ave in the East Village. Will feature two bars — one offering technical, hyper-focused cocktails and one offering approachable classics like highballs and frozen margaritas. Food menu includes yakitori, prawn toast, hibachi-grilled mushrooms, and oysters flamed in chicken fat, developed with a chef formerly […]
Moja
Fast-casual burger restaurant Moja has signed a lease for approximately 3,200 square feet of space in Union Square, Manhattan. The lease signing indicates a future opening is planned.
The Nell New York
134-room luxury hotel located within Rockefeller Center, debuting as the flagship property of Aspen Hospitality’s new Nell Hotels brand. Will be the only Relais & Châteaux property in New York City. Brand inspired by The Little Nell in Aspen, Colorado. Expected to open fall 2027.
Calypso
Latin-Asian fusion restaurant set to open in a Chinatown cellar space at the former Blue Agave Pulqueria location. Menu features dishes like char siu croquetas, plantain dumplings, and wok-tossed Lomo Saltado. Will have 13 tables, a standalone bar, open-fire grill, wine and cocktails. Plans for nightlife with DJs up to 8 times/month, private parties, daily […]
La Colina
Chef Adrian Kercuku (of da Adriano) is opening a new Italian concept called La Colina in Lenox Hill, taking over the former Gnocchi House Bar space. The restaurant will seat 62 guests across 23 tables and a 7-seat bar. Liquor license was unanimously approved by Community Board 8’s Street Life Committee. No specific opening date […]
Somedays Bakery
Somedays Bakery is opening a new Midtown East location at 560 Lexington Ave (corner of 50th St), slated to open shortly after Labor Day 2026. The ~1,300 sq ft space will feature outdoor seating. CEO Peter Phillips, co-founder of Chip City Cookies, is leading a major brand expansion that also includes locations in Union Square […]
The Wolseley Restaurant
The Wolseley Restaurant will take over the space previously occupied by The Lambs Club Restaurant at the Chatwal Hotel in the Theater District after The Lambs Club closes on July 25, 2026. No additional details about the new restaurant have been announced yet.
Casa Fuego
Modern Mexican restaurant set to open in a two-story space in the Lower East Side. Menu includes fresh tuna tostadas, duck confit tacos, and Chilean sea bass. Owners seeking full liquor license with signature cocktails and tequila/mezcal flights. Space seats approximately 150 guests across two levels. Plans for occasional DJs and live music. Hours: closes […]
Dal Moros Fresh Pasta to Go
Dal Moros Fresh Pasta to Go, a fast-casual Italian grab-and-go pasta concept originating from Venice, Italy, has signed a lease for 1,100 sq ft at 421 Seventh Avenue (Sports Plaza Building) near Penn Station. This will be the brand’s first NYC location, opening this fall 2026. The chain already has U.S. locations in Massachusetts and […]
Breitling x VCR Group Members-Only Club
Luxury members-only club joint venture between Swiss watch brand Breitling and VCR Group (co-founded by Gary Vaynerchuk). Planned for a three-story former Urban Outfitters building. Will feature live music, rooftop lounge, restaurant, and retail element. VCR Group also operates Flyfish Club on Houston Street. Community Board 1 unanimously recommended liquor license approval in May 2026. […]