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.
Metropolitan Park
Hard Rock and Steve Cohen-backed $8 billion casino and entertainment complex at Citi Field parking lot. Plans include a 1,000-room hotel, retail, conference/meeting facility, live entertainment venue, 25 acres of open space, food hall, and casino. Construction is 5.5 months behind schedule but developers say on track to open by 2030. Gaming Commission documents indicate […]
Bally’s Bronx
Bally’s Bronx is a planned 3-million-square-foot casino resort in the Bronx, NY. Features include a premier gaming floor, a luxury 500-room hotel, a 2,000-seat event centre, and an 18-hole golf course. Licensed in December 2025; $500M license fee paid. Construction expected to commence August-September 2026, with a June 2030 opening target. Developed by Bally’s Corporation.
Tru by Hilton Rockville Centre
Proposed 63-room Tru by Hilton midscale limited-service hotel on a half-acre triangular site at a former La-Z-Boy furniture store. $18.6 million investment by Freeport-based developer Ellis Abramson. Amenities include fitness room and breakfast buffet, 29,000 sq ft space. Targets millennial travelers and JFK airport visitors. Must clear public hearing and further IDA review before construction […]
Tru by Hilton Rockville Centre
Three-story, 63-room Tru by Hilton hotel planned at site of former Lay-Z-Boy store. ~30,000 sq ft building. Developer 150 Sunrise Highway LLC (Freeport-based) received preliminary IDA approval for tax breaks including ~$87,750 in mortgage recording tax exemptions and ~$735,862 in sales tax exemptions. $15 million project. Construction set to start June 2026 with approximately one […]
Thoné
Georgian bakery café and natural wine bar opening at 501 E 6th St in the East Village. 14-seat café featuring traditional Georgian breads (khachapuri, lobiani), Georgian-inspired small plates, sandwiches, and desserts. Daytime café focus with pivot to natural wine bar in evenings. Beverage program includes coffee, espresso, teas, juices, smoothies, Georgian natural wines, draft and […]
Bar Lento
Authentic Italian bistro and wine bar created by Italian couple Simone and Chiara Viola, who relocated from Verona/Northeastern Italy to NYC. Will serve classic Italian menu (antipasti, primi, secondi, dolci) with beer and strictly Italian wines. Indoor seating for 27 plus back patio/bar for 10. Permit filed with Community Board 4. No opening date announced […]
Chelsea Organic Market
Former Jeannie’s Deli at 194 8th Ave in Chelsea is rebranding as Chelsea Organic Market. The rebrand is tied to a filing with Community Board 4 seeking an on-premise beer, wine, and cider license. Will continue to offer retail groceries and deli-style food including sandwiches, wraps, salads, burgers, and breakfast items with table seating. Open […]
Sushiro
Japan-based conveyor belt sushi chain Sushiro is opening its first American location in Times Square, Manhattan. The 9,000-square-foot, 170-seat restaurant spans three floors of a former McDonald’s at 667 Eighth Avenue at West 42nd Street. Menu includes affordably priced sushi, ramen, somen, steamed egg custards, and desserts. Features conveyor belt dining on floors 1 and […]