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Eataly to Open Third New York City Outpost in Soho Soon

The iconic Italian restaurant and marketplace is slated to open its highly-anticipated location very soon.

Kentucky Fried Chicken Seeking Lower East Side Space for New Outpost

The nearly century-old fast-casual fried chicken concept has over 24,000 outposts worldwide. Now, the team is seeking a new space in the Lower East Side.

New Five Guys Location Coming to the East Village

The fast-casual burger chain has over 1,700 outposts worldwide, including 30-plus locations in New York City. Now, a new location is slated to enter the East Village soon.

The ‘Original Arcade Bar’ to Open Outpost in Tribeca

Barcade’s flagship debuted in a former metal shop in Williamsburg in 2004. Now, it boasts numerous locations in major metropolitan areas, and more are slated to open soon.

Team Behind Maison Premiere to Debut a Downtown Manhattan Cocktail Bar

The duo behind the award-winning oyster and cocktail bar in Williamsburg is opening a new concept in the Lower East Side.

Banhmigos to Open Fourth Brooklyn Outpost

The New York City-based chain Banhmigos is looking to open its fifth outpost in Greenpoint. This will be its fourth outpost in the borough.

City Winery to Expand its Presence at Pier 57

The 15-year-old restaurant chain location will be opening up two new indoor sites at the pier’s premises on the fifth floor and at the north footloose.

The Grey Dog to Open its Sixth Outpost in Hell’s Kitchen

The team behind the 27-year-old American restaurant chain is seeking a space for its sixth outpost.

Team Behind C as in Charlie in Noho to Open New Korean Concept

The team behind the newly Michelin Bib Gourmand recommended spot is looking to debut a new concept.

New ‘Asian Tavern and Bar’ Seeking Vacant Space in Chinatown

An Asian concept is slated to replace the space formerly occupied by E. Broadway Pizza in Chinatown.

Owner Fillup Coffee to Open ‘Italian and American’ Food Restaurant

The team behind Fillup Coffee, which has outposts in Manhattan and Brooklyn, is looking to open a new restaurant in the East Village.

Small ‘Sushi Eatery’ Seeking Space in the East Village

A new sushi spot with one 13-seat bar is looking to enter the East Village.

Owner of The Little Shop Speakeasy to Open New Bar Concept

Anna Bajenova of The Little Shop at South Street Seaport is looking to open a new concept in the Lower East Side.

‘Authentic Brazilian’ Concept Seeking Space in the Lower East Side

A family member of the team behind Beija Flor in Long Island City is looking to bring a similar ‘authentic Brazilian’ concept to the Lower East Side.

Operators of Chili in Midtown to Open ‘Asian Fusion’ Concept in the East Village

The duo who currently operate an authentic Sichuan-style restaurant in Midtown are seeking a space for their second concept.

Serial Restaurateurs Behind Sauced in Brooklyn to Open First Manhattan Wine Bar Concept

The Brooklyn-based hospitality team behind Sauced, Loosie’s Kitchen, and Etiquette is looking to debut its first Manhattan concept.

Serial Restaurateurs to Open ‘Plant-Based Tea House and Tapas Bistro’

Linda Wang, founder of uber-successful Ume Hospitality, and Vincent Ning are looking to debut a new concept in the Lower East Side.

Cofounder of ‘Interactive Wine Bar’ to Open New Restaurant

Morgan First of Rosé Mansion is looking to debut a new restaurant concept called Champagne Wishes in the Lower East Side.

‘First-Ever Employee’ of Pokeworks to Open Outpost in Long Island City Next Year

Lenlin Kandel was the first-ever employee of the pioneering New York City-based poke chain. Almost a decade later, he is set to own a location.

New Restaurant and Bar to Replace Ramona in Greenpoint

After a decade, the staple Greenpoint bar Ramona closed in 2022. Now a new restaurant bar named Madeline's is set to replace it.