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Chicago-Based Brewery Company to Debut Second New York City Concept Next Year

The company opened its first New York City concept Moody Tongue Sushi in the West Village earlier this year. It is looking to open a new Japanese concept in the East Village next summer.

New South Asian Street Food Spot Enters the East Village

Husband-and-wife duo Saif Qaiz and Kiran Lutefeali are opening up their first food business.

‘Organic’ Wine Store in the West Village to Open Wine Bar

The team behind Jones Street Wine is looking to debut a wine bar in the East Village.

Co-Founder of Hard to Explain in the East Village to Open ‘Beer Bar’

Masahiro Kuniya, a NYC-based Japanese street wear designer with hospitality experience, is looking to open a beer bar in the Lower East Side.

Long Island City-Based ‘Automated’ Asian Noodle Spot to Open Manhattan Outpost

Instant Noodle Factory, an automated Asian concept in Long Island City, is making a bid to join the East Village community.

Brooklyn-Based Mr. Bao to Make Manhattan Move

A third outpost of Mr. Bao, an ‘Asian kitchen’ spot known for its handcrafted dumplings and rice bowls, is opening its first outpost in Manhattan.

Team Behind Sunflower Seeking Second Outpost in the East Village

The Gramercy Park-based ‘urban cafe eatery’ is looking to open a second location in the East Village.

Team Behind Beyond the Pale to Open ‘Neighborhood Tapas’ Spot

The team behind Beyond the Pale in Nolita is looking to open a “neighborhood family style tapas restaurant and bar” in the Lower East Side.

New ‘Intimate Wine Bar’ to Replace Le Pif in Chelsea

A new wine bar is slated to take over the space formerly occupied by the French wine bar Le Pif, which closed in 2021, on 465 West 23rd Street in West Chelsea.

New Korean ‘Soul Food’ Spot to Open in Koreatown Area

The hospitality team behind Her Name Is Hand, and popular Korean concepts are bringing a Seoul-based concept to Manhattan soon.

Michigan-Based ‘Upscale Taco’ Spot to Open in Tribeca Soon

Six-year-old TAQ in Ann Arbor is moving to Manhattan to sell ‘not your typical street taco.’

Brooklyn Wine Pop-Up to Open Permanent Storefront

The team behind pandemic-born Black Cat Wines is opening up a storefront in the space formerly occupied by Brooklyn Barrel in Park Slope later this fall.

Team Behind For All Things Good in Brooklyn to Open New Concept

The popular all-day Mexican cafe has two locations in Brooklyn. Its team is now opening a new Italian concept across from its flagship.

Team Behind Margot in Fort Greene to Open Wine Bar

Margot is a restaurant that just opened this spring in Fort Greene. Its owners are looking to open a wine bar next year.

New Chipotle Mexican Grill Outpost Coming to Greenpoint

A second outpost of the popular Mexican fast-casual chain is coming to North Brooklyn in the near future.

New French-Japanese Lounge Concept Seeking Space in Hell’s Kitchen

The new concept’s founders are blending their backgrounds to create a modern coffee and tea cocktail lounge.

Owner of Hell’s Kitchen’s Ardesia to Open Cafe Eatery

Mandy Oser of Ardesia, a wine bar in Hell’s Kitchen, is looking to open a new cafe and eatery.

Owner of Creamline to Open ‘Jewish-Style BBQ’ Concept

Pulkie is chef Harris Mayer’s newest concept that will offer modern Jewish comfort food with an American BBQ twist.

French-Mediterranean Chain Coming to Meatpacking District

Bagatelle currently has 14 outposts around the world, from Miami to Mexico City to Mykonos. The team is looking to open its newest location in the Meatpacking District.

Speakeasy Hospitality Specialists to Open New Concept Next Spring

The founder and managing member of a hospitality group based in New York City that specializes in speakeasies is looking to open a new concept.