Untitled Chad Robertson Bakery
James Beard Award-winning baker Chad Robertson (of San Francisco’s Tartine) is opening a new bakery concept in Williamsburg, Brooklyn — distinct from the Tartine brand with a name not yet announced. The 7,500-sq-ft former warehouse at 184 North Eighth St will include a bakery, on-site small-batch mill, coffee shop, retail, and upper-floor events/classes/evening service. Mill […]
Pony’s
Pony’s is a cocktail bar set to open in August 2026 in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Co-founded by Elana Shvalbe and Michael Furac, the bar will feature small bites and drinks inspired by Eastern European, Baltic, and Mediterranean flavors. The concept is horse-themed with a pastoral, casual elegance. Menu highlights include a grassy vegetal martini, a […]
Caroline
Chef Andrew Sargent, winner of Netflix’s ‘Next Gen Chef’ Season 1, signed a 10-year, 3,133 sq ft lease to open his first restaurant ‘Caroline’ in Manhattan’s Flatiron District. The restaurant will feature a monthly tasting menu and an à la carte bar program. Expected to open spring 2027.
The Stand West
The Stand comedy club is opening a second location called The Stand West in the cellar level of Chelsea Market. The 140-person-capacity venue will serve Italian-influenced bar fare including pizzas and is pursuing a full liquor license. Permit documents have been filed with Community Board 4. No opening date announced yet. Co-owners are brothers Cris […]
VIVIBOWL
VIVIBOWL is a fast-casual Mexican-Asian fusion restaurant brand. Their Park Avenue location has already opened, but a second NYC location at 295 Madison Avenue is slated for late 2026, along with a Santa Monica, CA location. Menu includes bowls, burritos, tacos, and salads with a ‘Rainbow Eating’ philosophy.
Gordian Knot GR Inc. (unnamed Greek restaurant)
Philanthropist restaurateur Alexandros Grimpas is planning to open a two-story Greek restaurant at 170 7th Ave in Chelsea. The yet-to-be-named concept (filed under Gordian Knot GR Inc.) will serve classic Greek dishes including spanakopita, gyro, avgolemono soup, and kebabs. Plans include a full liquor license, live music on the first floor, and seating for 88 […]
Piccolo Morini
Piccolo Morini is a casual Northern Italian pasta-focused restaurant from Altamarea Group, reopening as a smaller iteration of the former Osteria Morini in Soho. Located in the former Kimika space at 40 Kenmare Street, the 92-seat restaurant will feature small plates under $20, up to 15 pastas, and $9 all-night martinis. Chef Bill Dorrler leads […]
Uovo
Uovo, an Italian handmade pasta restaurant with five LA locations, is opening its first New York location in NoMad. Pasta is handmade in Bologna and shipped temperature-controlled to the US. Features counter seating and tables, no reservations, tasting menus under $50. Open 5:30pm-11pm Sun-Thu and 5:30pm-11:30pm Fri-Sat initially, with all-day hours to follow in late […]
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.