With the first hints of spring in the air, New Yorkers are itching to get out, yap, and sip and eat their way through the city. A night spent exploring a new bar or restaurant? Always time well spent.
Luckily, your list of places to try is never running dry–that’s because new spots keep popping up at lightning speed. Think of this as your ultimate cheat sheet for dining and drinking your way around NYC now, before those Resy waitlists get scary.
Saverne – Now Open
Saverne is a modern wood-fired brasserie from celebrated chef Gabriel Kreuther. Here, the focus is a return to simplicity, craft, and intuition, where the chefs “read the fire” the way others read a thermometer.
The restaurant features an open kitchen, showcasing wood-fired ovens and grills to prepare seafood, meats, and vegetables, over applewood, oak, and cherry, adding depth to the dishes while simultaneously creating a sensory-rich dining experience.
Read more.The Collectors Bar – Now Open
Brooklyn has a new moody hideaway: The Collectors Bar. Inspired by Hong Kong’s signature duality–East meets West, restraint meets ambition–the low-lit space is built on precision and intention, from the pacing of service to the silence between pours.
Cocktails lean into depth without excess, spotlighting flavors like matcha, umeshu, ginseng, and tea (don’t miss the Green 7 or Temple Street Sour). Think of it less as a themed bar and more as a living, evolving conversation–one you can sip on.
Read more.Da Toscano – Now Open
Da Toscano reopened on March 2 in Midtown’s Iroquois Hotel after closing its Minetta Lane space mid-February.
The restaurant will serve breakfast and lunch along with takeaway options and a full Italian coffee bar. And, of course, its beloved octopus carpaccio and lamb neck agnolotti will be available during dinner.
Read more.Shin Takumi – Now Open
Shin Takumi, a sister restaurant to Sushi YOLO and Takumi Omakase, recently opened in the West Village in the former home of Pinky Promise Cafe.
The restaurant will be the most affordable of its siblings–offering a 12-course menu consisting of 10 pieces of nigiri, a hand roll, and a dessert for just $58. The menu will vary from day to day, depending on the fish and ingredients available.
Read more.Sunday Morning – Now Open
East Village bakery Sunday Morning recently opened a second location in Nomad/Flatiron briefly after celebrating its one year anniversary.
Specializing in freshly made cinnamon rolls available until sell-out expect all the gooey flavors the bakery is already beloved for, including blueberry lemon curd, caramel pecan, and classic sugar-glazed flavors.
Read more.Chubby Tan – Now Open
Chubby Tan has officially introduced its signature Beef Tongue Rice–a dish that combines rich history, exceptional flavor, and an engaging dining experience–to NYC’s East Village.
Focusing on Sendai-style gyutan-yaki (grilled beef tongue), Chubby Tan is the first U.S. extension of Tokyo-founded Gyutan no Lemon.
Read more.Estelle’s – Now Open
Estelle’s has brought contemporary American dishes grounded in family tradition to NYC’s Meatpacking District.
Elevating comfort classics into elegant, ingredient-driven dishes, guests can expect Paccheri alla Norma, a family staple of wide-cut pasta, eggplant, tomato, and ricotta salata, Caviar & Duck Fat Tots, Prime Hanger Steak & Fries, and more
Bar Lola – Opens March 18
Bar Lola will open on Hell’s Kitchen’s Restaurant Row this March. Inspired by the Irish actress and dancer Lola Montez, Bar Lola channels the warmth of Spain’s wine bars and France’s classic bistros while remaining rooted as an American bar.
The 125-seat, two-floor café and cocktail bar will blend European bistro influences with a distinctly New York sensibility. Expect Crème Brûlée Espresso Martinis, Breakfast Martinis, and Hot Amaro Lattes, alongside natural wines and a strong coffee program. Read more.
We’ll continue to update this as the month goes on, so be sure to keep checking back! 🍽️✨
