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West Village’s Tokyo Record Bar to Open Additional ‘Listening Room’ Soon

Owner Ariel Arce closed her concept, Air’s Champagne Parlor, to expand Tokyo Record Bar, which is just below it. The new space will also have a new menu created by a new chef.

OddFellows Founder to Debut Donut Shop in Collaboration with Industry Leaders

A team of top-tier dessert chefs and restaurateurs are opening a small donut shop with unique flavors you likely won’t find anywhere else, from beet chocolate to peanut lemongrass.

Lower East Side Dive Bar Frequented by Celebrities Coming to Greenpoint

The unassuming nightlife establishment co-founded by top-tier New York City restaurateurs is intended to be an “unpretentious hometown hangout” spot.

Park Slope to See ‘Sorely Needed Neighborhood Cocktail Bar’ From Team Behind Pasta Louise Soon

The team behind Pasta Louise in Park Slope promises their sister concept will be the “sophisticated yet welcoming” cocktail bar the community desperately needed.

New ‘Food and Bar Establishment’ to Replace Frankie’s Pub in Hell’s Kitchen

A restaurant and cocktail bar is looking to replace the former gay pub. The new spot’s owner says he was involved with the historic gay nightclub, The Factory, in West Hollywood.

New Lounge Near Times Square Hopes to Be the Perfect ‘Pregame Destination’

A former manager at Kastel Bar & Restaurant created the new establishment. He hopes to create an “inclusive” spot for locals and tourists alike.

Billymark’s West in Chelsea to Make Comeback Under New Reign

The neighborhood dive bar is closing because owner duo Mark and Billy are looking to retire, however, a local regular and his two pals in the restaurant business are hoping to take over.

Franco Noriega to Open Third Outpost of Fellini Coffee in Chelsea

The Peruvian-American chef owns numerous concepts in the city, including Fellini Coffee, Baby Brasa, Tivoli Trattoria and Sakai Poke. Now, he is hoping to open a third outpost of his café.

Sustainable Vintage Store Meets Taco and Tequila Bar Concept Coming to Chelsea

Garage Sale Vintage, a Denver-based concept with outposts in Boulder and Nashville, is looking to make the big move to Manhattan.

Midtown Restaurateur Behind Smith & Wollensky Seeking Space at Columbus Circle Mall

Michael Stillman of Quality Branded, which is behind a handful of high-end restaurants and bars in the city, is looking to debut a new concept.
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