Upper West Side Sees Arrival of Italian Trattoria ‘Tramonto’
Tramonto, a new Italian trattoria, opened this week on Broadway in the Upper West Side. Chef Marco Bellini leads the kitchen with a focus on traditional pastas.
Openings
Rye by Martin Auer to Bring Single-Focus Rye Bakery Cafe to Nolita in 2026
Austrian baker Martin Auer is set to open Rye, a rye grain-focused bakery cafe, at 285 Lafayette Street, marking his American debut and adding to Nolita’s specialized bread scene.
Michelin-Starred El Califa de Leon to Open First U.S. Location in Flatiron in 2026
El Califa de Leon, a noted Mexico City taco counter with a Michelin star, will launch its first U.S. outpost in Manhattan’s Flatiron district in spring 2026.
Brasserie Boulud to Debut as Grand Two-Floor French Brasserie Near Lincoln Center in 2026
Chef Daniel Boulud’s new Brasserie Boulud is slated to open in spring 2026 on the Upper West Side, marking his return to the Lincoln Center vicinity with a sprawling, dual-level French brasserie.
Oriana to Bring Large-Format Wood-Fired Dining to Nolita in Early 2026
Chef Andy Quinn and sommelier Cedric Nicaise of Noortwyck plan to open Oriana, a large-scale wood-fired restaurant in Nolita, expected in spring 2026.
Bar Ferdinando to revive historic Carroll Gardens address as Italian cafe and bar
Sal Lamboglia is set to open Bar Ferdinando in March 2026 at 151 Union Street, reviving the former Ferdinando’s Focacceria space with a new daytime Italian cafe and bar concept.
From Cappadocia to New York Nights: How Baris Koroglu Built Aquarelle and DEJAVU
Baris Koroglu’s journey from Cappadocia to New York’s dining scene has culminated in two distinct venues redefining late-night hospitality with immersive atmospheres and carefully curated rhythms.
From Cappadocia to New York Nights: How Baris Koroglu Built Aquarelle and DEJAVU
Baris Koroglu’s two New York venues, Aquarelle and DEJAVU, reflect his evolving hospitality sensibility, merging fine dining, nightlife, and immersive environments across the East and West Village.
Oyatte to Debut Intimate Tasting Menu Experience in Midtown This Spring
Chef Hasung Lee, formerly of Atomix and French Laundry, is bringing a refined eight-course tasting menu to a two-floor, 30-seat space at 125 East 39th Street.
Good Time Country Buffet to Bring Southern Buffet Fare to East Village in 2026
The team behind Kisa and C as in Charlie is opening Good Time Country Buffet, a Southern-inspired buffet, at 166 First Avenue in the East Village next spring.