Theater Restaurant and Event Venue
Multi-concept venue with theater space opening spring/early fall, followed by upscale private events space and restaurant-lounge in 2027. Will offer a la carte menu with appetizers, small plates, flatbreads, and prix fixe options, plus full bar program. 165 total dining seats plus 200-seat theater.
Jack D’s Steakhouse
New steakhouse opening in 8,600-square-foot space at Rockefeller Plaza. Features Art Deco interior, two floors, 220 seats, two bars, and meat aging room from Germany. Menu focuses on wood-burning ovens with steaks, fish, chicken, pasta and salads. Co-owned by Christopher Dorrian and Craig Pogson.
Columbus Bar LLC / Parkview Lounge LLC
Upscale neighborhood wine and cocktail bar with curated shared plates and global wine selection. Plans for 18 tables with 46 seats and one eight-seat bar. Hours 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
Rulin
Hand-pulled noodle restaurant serving Lanzhou, Sichuan, and Cantonese fare. Sibling restaurant to Park Slope’s Noodle Lane, owned by Lane Li and Chris Wang. Features binchotan charcoal grilling and creative multicultural dishes.
Paulie Gee’s
Paulie Gee’s pizzeria chain is planning to open a slice shop in the East Village, taking over the former Dunkin’ space. This would mark its first Manhattan outpost.
Good Time Country Buffet
Southern buffet restaurant from the team behind Kisa and C as in Charlie, featuring classic Southern dishes like fried chicken, fried green tomatoes, collard greens, and stuffing. 60 seats with set pricing.
Oyatte
New restaurant by chef Hasung Lee (Culinary Monster from Culinary Class Wars Season 2), formerly sous chef at The French Laundry. His first restaurant venture in New York City.
Mary’s Pizza and Pasta
Fourth location of family-run Italian food mini-chain opening in former New Moon Cafe building. Major renovation underway including demolition, rebuild, and doubling the size. American-style Italian restaurant specializing in pizza.
Chip’s
New neighborhood sports bar in early stages of development, will offer burgers, wings and salads with 4 tables seating 32 and one 12-seat bar. Proposed hours 11am-12am daily.
Bar Andiamo
Stella & Fly is transitioning to Bar Andiamo under new ownership by Jason Vincze. Will maintain role as local cafe and wine bar with 10 tables, 26 seats, and 12-seat bar.