Bella
Bella, a hip Italian restaurant concept from Miami Beach operated by Good People Group (founded by Eyal Shani), is set to open a New York outpost at the LES Hotel at 187 Orchard St in the Lower East Side. Taking over from former Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya, the new location will feature seating on the […]
Keepers
Tavern-style pizza and cocktail bar coming to the West Village from the team behind Dandelion. Located in the former Arthur & Sons Italian American Club space. Concept is inspired by old New York barkeepers and tavern keepers, with a 1970s NYC aesthetic and a focus on strong drinks and forward-thinking pizza.
Nomi Tomo
AYS Hospitality is preparing to open Nomi Tomo, a new Japanese comfort food concept in the East Village. The restaurant will offer tsukemen, ramen, rice bowls, yakitori skewers, and appetizers, with seating for 50 guests. Owners have filed with Community Board 3 seeking a beer and wine license. AYS Hospitality is also known for TabeTomo […]
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 […]