Al Volo
Al Volo, an Italian concept from the Realmuto Group, is preparing to open a kiosk location with seating at the 15th Street Porch on the High Line. The location will feature a condensed menu focused on seven types of focaccia, paninis, soups, and salads. It is also seeking a beer and wine license. The concept […]
Avenue Sky Lounge
Tao Group Hospitality is reopening Avenue as ‘Avenue Sky Lounge’ on the 101st floor of 30 Hudson Yards, 1,100 feet above Manhattan. The 6,000 sq ft venue holds up to 170 guests and features an Art Deco design, cocktail menu riffing on NYC neighborhoods, and a wine list with nearly 2,000 labels. Food menu includes […]
Bar Susanne
Seafood-focused cocktail and raw bar opening in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. 75-seat, 2,500 sq ft space featuring New York-sourced seafood with Italian, French, and Spanish coastal influences. Co-owned by Matthew Maddy, Marisa Maddy Ripo, James Freeman, and Milos Zica. Chef Jackie Carnesi (formerly of Kellogg’s Diner) serves as co-partner and executive chef. Hours 5-11pm nightly.
Kitchen + Kocktails
Dallas-based soul food restaurant Kitchen + Kocktails is expanding to Times Square (7 Times Square) in New York City, with an opening planned for summer 2026. Chef Kevin Kelley made the announcement on Tuesday. A second new location is also planned for Boston at 100 Arlington Street near Boston Commons. VIP grand opening details to […]
Bun Mee
Vietnamese fast-casual restaurant Bun Mee will open its first New York City location in September 2026 at 115 E. 23rd St.
Ngon Vietnamese Kitchen
Michelin Bib Gourmand-honored Dallas Vietnamese restaurant expanding to NYC’s East Village. Two-story location at corner of 2nd Ave and 5th St, with event space on second floor. Menu mirrors Dallas original featuring pho, bún chả Hà Nội, papaya salad, and curry dishes. New location is dedicated to owner Carol Nguyen’s daughter Elys Truong who lives […]
Smorgasburg
Open-air food market opening its first Central Park location at Columbus Circle with over 25 vendors. Will run Thursday-Saturday 12pm-8pm through September 19, 2026. First Smorgasburg location with weekday hours suited for office lunch crowds.
Bilt Café
Two restaurant concepts from Chef Daniel Boulud coming to new Bilt headquarters in Meatpacking District – Bilt Café and Bilt Supperclub. Both will be on first floor with approachable price points. Café will offer breakfast and lunch, supperclub will feature French dishes.
Pizza Studio Tamaki
Tokyo-based pizza concept opening first permanent U.S. location in East Village. Chef Tamaki brings Tokyo-style Neapolitan pizza with Japanese and American flavors, using 30-hour fermented dough and Japanese cedar shavings for smoky aroma. 65 seats, reservations via SevenRooms.
Lady Delilah
Jazz lounge and supper club concept by The h.wood Group in a 10,000-square-foot subterranean space in the Meatpacking District. Will feature Art Deco décor, live jazz, and signature menu items with a local NYC twist.