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Updated 3\/4\/20<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s the scoop on some new restaurant openings that we’re excited about this winter in New York City. I’ve split these into sections by borough: Manhattan, Brooklyn, & Queens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MANHATTAN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHELSEA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shukette<\/a><\/strong>
230 9th ave, New York, NY<\/em>
Projected Grand Open Date: February 2020
Instagram Handle: shukettenyc
Shukette is a new spinoff of the successful Shuka in Soho. Ayesha Nurdjaja, the chef-partner of Shuka will also focus on middle eastern food, where proteins will be cooked on a charcoal grill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HELLS KITCHEN<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tavolino<\/a><\/strong>
496 9th ave, New York, NY<\/em>
Opened: December 31, 2019
Instragram Handle: tavolino_nyc
Tavola restaurant has a history. It has been a staple in Hell’s Kitchen but they are now opening a sister restaurant Tavolino a few steps away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FLATIRON<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jua<\/strong><\/a>
36 E22 street, New York, NY<\/em>
Opened: January 24, 2020
Instagram Handle: jua.nyc
Chef Hoyoung Kim (former executive chef at Michelin starred Jungsik) is opening is first solo restaurant – he’ll be specializing in wood fired Korean dishes. There will be a 6 course menu for $95, and even a jjajangmyeon with truffle!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sarashina Horii
<\/a><\/strong>45 East 20th street, New York NY<\/em>
Projected Grand Open Date: Winter 2020
Instagram Handle: sarashinahorii
Sarashina Horii is an old school Japanese soba shop from Tokyo that has been serving soba for 230 years. Anthony Bourdain described these famous noodles as “perfectly chewy”. Will ramen be taking a back seat? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

LOWER EAST SIDE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ernesto’s<\/a><\/strong>
259 East Broadway, New York NY<\/em>
Opened: Late December 2019
Instagram Handle: ernestosnyc
Ryan Bartlow (former executive chef at Quality Eats) is the mastermind behind this new Basque inspired restaurant, his first solo project. This is exciting, considering the last tenant (a deli) occupied this space last in 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fat Choy<\/strong>
250 Broome St, New York, NY<\/em>
Projected Open Date: Spring 2020
Instagram Handle: fatchoynyc
Occupying Kottu House’s old space in the LES is a new vegan friendly Chinese American spot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forsythia<\/strong>
9 Stanton St, New York, NY 10002<\/em>
Projected Open Date: Winter 2020
Instagram Handle: forsythia_nyc
This new Italian restaurant set to open up early 2020 was formerly known as Dinner Under the Stairs, a pop up concept that was anything but traditional – “no menu, no wine list, no distractions”. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MIDTOWN WEST<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kings of Kobe<\/a><\/strong>
650 West 42nd street, New York NY<\/em>
Opened: January 28, 2020
Instagram handle: kingsofkobe
Looks like this place originally opened in 2017 but closed sometime in February 2019. They’ll be reopening again and serving up their larger than life Wagyu burgers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NOLITA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kissaki<\/strong><\/a>
319 Bowery, New York, NY
Opened: January 29, 2020
Instagram handle: explorekissaki
Mark Garcia and John Daley are co-executive chefs at this new Omakase joint in Nolita.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thai Diner<\/a><\/strong>
186 Mott Street, New York, NY<\/em>
Opened: February 18, 2020
Instagram handle: thaidiner
Thai Diner is a new project from the owners of the popular Uncle Boon’s. According to instagram, this will draw on Chef Ann’s Thai American background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torien<\/a><\/strong>
292 Elizabeth Street, New York, NY<\/em>
Opened: January 9, 2020
Instagram Handle : torien_nyc
An off shoot of the Michelin famed Torishiki from Tokyo (notoriously difficult to get a reservation) is opening up on Elizabeth Street. Hope you are looking forward to some good Yakitori! We know we are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOHO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Little Ways<\/a><\/strong>
343 West Broadway, New York, NY<\/em>
Opened: February 5, 2020
Instagram Handle: littlewaysnyc
A sister restaurant of The Flower Shop in the LES, this is a new local bistro coming to Soho. Stay tuned for natural wines and specialty cocktails!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Vestry<\/a><\/strong>
246 Spring St., New York, NY 10013<\/em>
Projected Open Date: Winter 2020
Instagram Handle: vestrynyc
Michelin starred chef Shaun Hergatt is opening a new restaurant in the Dominick Hotel. It looks like the menu will be American fare with Japanese accents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRIBECA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Farra<\/a><\/strong>
71 Worth Street, New York, NY<\/em>
Projected Grand Open Date: March 12, 2020
Instagram Handle: farrawinebar
Farra is a sister wine bar to the Michelin starred Atera restaurant in Tribeca. They will be featuring contemporary American cuisine with Nordic influences, oh, and an extensive wine menu of course. We already booked a table on Resy for opening weekend…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UPPER EAST SIDE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chez Nick<\/a><\/strong>
1737 York Ave, New York, NY 10128 <\/em>
Projected Grand Open Date: February 24, 2020 (so far the website just says Lunch at this time!)
Instagram Handle: cheznicknyc
Three chefs with backgrounds in some of NYC’s fine dining restaurants are bringing Michelin starred techniques to a community centered, neighborhood friendly dining environment. The menu is expected to be seasonal New American cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emmy Squared<\/a><\/strong>
1426 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10028<\/em>
Opened: December 2019
Instagram Handle: emmysquaredpizza
Chef Matt Hyland ever expanding empire is about to reach the Upper East Side. Detroit Style Square Pizza. Yum!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mojo Desserts<\/strong><\/a>
177 E 100th street, New York, NY<\/em>
Opened: February 8, 2020
Instagram Handle: mojodesserts
Chef Johan has been crafting small batch Belgian style mousse for retail but come February, he will open the first mousse bar in America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vicolina<\/a><\/strong>
1302 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10128<\/em>
Opened: February 7, 2020
Instagram Handle: vicolinarestaurant
Opened by the same person who owns Da Capo and the NYC espresso chain Zibetto, Vicolina will be serving up Northern Italian cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BROOKLYN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CROWN HEIGHTS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rangoon<\/a><\/strong>
500 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY<\/em>
Opened: March 2, 2020
Instagram handle: rangoon.nyc
Looking forward to trying some homestyle Burmese cuisine. Chef Myo Moe had been running her pop up Rangoon NoodleLab for a while and is finally transitioning into a brick and mortar restaurant. They’re open for dinner from 5:30PM on weekdays and from 5pm on weekends (closed Tuesday).
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Ras<\/a><\/strong>
739 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY<\/em>
Projected Opening Date: March 7, 2020
Instagram handle: rasplantbased
The owners of Awash Brooklyn are going to open the first eco-friendly, organic plant-based Ethiopian restaurant in New York City. Their produce will be locally sourced from farm to table, as much as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gage & Tollner<\/strong><\/a>
372 Fulton St., Brooklyn, NY
Projected Grand Opening Date: March 15, 2020
Instagram handle: gage.and.tollner
Originally opened in 1879 by Charles Gage and Eugene Tollner, this oyster and chophouse is being revived in the spirit of its original restaurant by St. John Frizell, Sohui Kim, and Ben Schneider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

GREENPOINT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rule of Thirds<\/a><\/strong>
171 Banker Street<\/em>
Opened: February 22, 2020
Instagram handle: thirdsbk
Rule of Thirds is going to be a bento spot during the day and an izakaya by night. This will be owned by the same team behind Sunday in Brooklyn, including chef JT Vuong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WILLIAMSBURG<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bolero<\/a><\/strong>
177 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn, NY<\/em>
Opened: February 9, 2020
Instagram handle: boleronyc
Bolero is a new Vietnamese restaurant that will have an outdoor tea garden. They will be introducing underrepresented Vietnamese dishes using local ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

QUEENS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ASTORIA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Flor Vieja Taqueria<\/strong>
32-03 31st avenue, Astoria, NY
Opened: February 2020
Instagram Handle: laflorviejataqueria
My favorite taco truck in Astoria, El Rey Del Taco, has opened a brick and mortar restaurant. This is top on my to go list!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FOREST HILLS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Rotisserie du Coin<\/a><\/strong>
107-10 71st Rd, Forest Hills, NY<\/em>
Opened: January 24, 2020
Instagram Handle: larotisserieny
Forest Hills is about to get some more dining choices – I’m eager to try out this new spot in my neighborhood!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stay Tuned… New French Bistro in Forest Hills, Queens NY!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

LONG ISLAND CITY<\/p>\n\n\n\n

American Brass<\/strong><\/a>
Corner of 49th ave and Center Blvd, Long Island City, NY<\/em>
Opened: March 2, 2020
Instagram handle: american_brass
American Brass is going to be a waterfront restaurant, opened by the same owners behind Maiella, another successful waterfront restaurant in LIC. This looks like it’ll be a chic space with a view of Gantry State Park and Manhattan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

R40<\/a><\/strong>
47-16 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY<\/em>
Opened: January 31, 2020
Instagram handle: r40lic
Looking forward to dining at the beautiful and innovative Argentinian restaurant opening soon!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Updated 1\/7\/20<\/p>\n

Here’s the scoop on some new restaurant openings that we’re excited about this winter in New York City. I’ve split these into sections by borough: Manhattan, Brooklyn, & Queens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[149,65],"tags":[76,60,98,224,195],"class_list":["post-970","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-new-restaurants","category-new-york-city","tag-newrestaurants","tag-newyork","tag-newyorkcity","tag-openings","tag-restaurants"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eatandwanderlust.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/970","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eatandwanderlust.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eatandwanderlust.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eatandwanderlust.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eatandwanderlust.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=970"}],"version-history":[{"count":61,"href":"https:\/\/eatandwanderlust.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/970\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1083,"href":"https:\/\/eatandwanderlust.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/970\/revisions\/1083"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eatandwanderlust.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=970"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eatandwanderlust.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=970"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eatandwanderlust.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=970"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}