🍂 NYC's fall food scene is heating up (9/18)
It’s officially the last week of summer in NYC — which means football Sundays, post-Labor Day catch-ups, friendsgiving group chats, and maybe even Halloween planning already.
There’s no better time to get a crew together, and this week’s list has a little something for every vibe: sake bars, soft serve, sushi, matcha, wellness cafés, and non-alcoholic cocktails.
This newsletter surfaces what’s new around the New York City (not yet on PartyPlace), so you can show up first. This newsletter isn’t about bookings — it’s just to help you stay in the know.
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Here are this week’s newest openings in NYC:
🥢 Torizaku
A Japanese yakitori and sake bar with a sleek, warm interior and robata vibes — perfect for casual dates or group dinners. If you’re missing Torien or Maison Yaki, this new opening from the team behind Panya and Hi-Collar deserves a spot on your radar.
🍹 Soft Bar + Café
Carl Radke’s (yes, from Summer House) brand-new NA bar and functional café is now open in Greenpoint. Think non-alcoholic cocktails, light bites, adaptogenic drinks, and cozy café vibes. A refreshing option for sober-curious or Sunday reset types.
🥩 Les Vagabonds
A French steakhouse-style bistro with plush interiors and a focus on classic, meaty fare. Great for date night or bougie catch-ups, and already drawing neighborhood buzz.
🥗 Impact Kitchen
Toronto’s favorite clean-eating chain has landed in NoMad — and it’s everything wellness lovers want: gluten-free, refined sugar–free, seed oil–free, and actually delicious. Perfect for a weekday lunch or after-work healthy meal.
🍵 Tokuyamatcha & Onigirazu Bar
This hidden gem is serving premium Japanese matcha drinks and handmade onigirazu (sushi-style rice sandwiches) in a peaceful, minimalist space. Come for the matcha soft serve, stay for the vibes.
🍣 Knori Hand Roll Bar
An elevated but casual hand roll bar just opened in Greenpoint, bringing made-to-order sushi with a minimalist design and late-night hours. Great spot for a group dinner before a night out.
✨ Planning something bigger?
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More spots opening every week.
Forward this to a group chat and make a plan — even if it’s just for soft serve 🍦