This Week’s New Openings in NYC
If you caught last week’s edition, you might’ve already name-dropped The Dynamo Room or scored a table at Le Chêne (nice work). If not — don’t worry, we’ve got plenty more where that came from.
Each week, we’re rounding up the newest bars, restaurants, and scene-y little gems opening across NYC — so you can make the reservation before it’s all over TikTok.
Forward this to a friend who loves being early — or just loves being the one people ask, “Wait… how did you hear about this place?”
Sweet Linda

- Cocktail bar
- East Village: 29 Second Ave, New York, NY 10003
- Instagram: @sweetlindanyc
A neon-edged East Village cocktail den blending creative drinks and late-night bites in a warm, downtown glow.
Palm Street

- Asian-fusion bar & restaurant
- FiDi: 41 John St, New York, NY 10038
- Instagram: @palmstreet.nyc
A new soft‑open Asian-fusion bar in FiDi, serving approachable, modern dishes in a sleek downtown space.
Sipsteria

- Espresso & natural wine bar
- Upper West Side: 1264 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10027
- Instagram: @sipsterianyc
A cozy espresso-by-day, organic-wine-by-night Georgian spot that doubles as a tapas haven on the Upper West Side.
BarChef

- Multi-sensory cocktail bar
- Midtown West: 21 W 35th St (3rd fl), New York, NY 10018
- Instagram: @barchefnewyork
Frankie Solarik’s theatrical cocktail bar lands in NYC, featuring edible elements, dramatic presentation, and a retractable rooftop.
Maza

- Quick-serve Mexican
- East Village: 102 E 7th St, New York, NY 10009
- Instagram: @mazaeastvillage
A delivery/take‑out‑focused Mexican spot in EV serving handmade tortillas, vegan‑friendly eats, and late‑night crispy burritos.
Rivareno Gelato

- Italian gelateria
- SoHo: 195 Spring St, New York, NY 10012
- Instagram: @rivarenonyc
SoHo gets a scoop of award‑winning Italian gelato made fresh daily—bold flavors, rich textures, and true artisanal craftsmanship.
Pho Real

- Vietnamese pho kitchen
- Midtown (refresh): 45 W 39th St, New York, NY 10018
- Instagram: @pho.real.nyc
A minimalist Midtown pho joint near Bryant Park, serving hot bowls and fast-casual Vietnamese staples.
I’m donut ?

- Japanese nama‑donut bakery
- Times Square: 154 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036
- Instagram: @imdonut.nyc
Tokyo’s viral nama‑donut concept debuts in Times Square, combining minimalist design with fluffy, flavor-packed sweet & savory doughnuts.
That’s a wrap on this week’s drops.
Keep showing up first, ordering the best thing on the menu, and casually saying, “Oh yeah, it just opened.”
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Catch you next week.