Two New Openings This Week (And 108 New Friends)

Victor from PartyPlace

26 Aug 2025 — 2 min read

NYC's Weekly Drop of New Bars & Restaurants | 8/26

Hey everyone — we’re Jack and Victor, the founders of PartyPlace. This newsletter is now a community of 3,531 subscribers (with 108 new friends this week!), so we figured this is a great moment to reintroduce ourselves and what you’ve signed up for.

This newsletter is our weekly digest of the newest bars, restaurants, and cool spots opening across NYC. It’s not a sales pitch. None of these are on PartyPlace. It’s just a no-fluff, stay-in-the-know roundup for people who love discovering new places before they’re packed.

Now, what is PartyPlace?
It’s the fastest way to book bars and restaurants for birthdays, group hangs, or company events — no forms, no phone calls, no hassle.

We built PartyPlace to make it easier for people to get together — and this newsletter is part of that same mission: helping you explore, plan, and connect.

And honestly? Now’s the time to start thinking about it:
🎉 Post–Labor Day catch-ups
🎃 Halloween plans
🏈 Football Sundays
🎁 Holiday parties
🍽️ …or just a reason to get the group together again.

Alright, let’s get into this week’s (short but sweet) openings:

New in NYC This Week

Birley Bakery

French-influenced gourmet bakery & café
Upper East Side: 20 E 69th St, New York, NY 10021
Instagram: @birleybakery

A London transplant with major polish — Birley brings croissants, ice cream, house-made viennoiseries, and sleek two-story vibes to the UES. Day-to-night pastry energy in a velvet-lined space.

Samsaen

Elevated Thai comfort food
Hudson Yards: 480 9th Ave, New York, NY 10018
Instagram: @samsaenthai

A fresh Thai spot from Chef Oak (of Kam Rai Thai), blending royal dishes with street food flavor. No liquor license yet, so it’s BYOB — come ready with a bottle.

That’s it for this week — light on openings, but big on gratitude.

Thanks for being part of this. We’re building something for people who love exploring the city, and love sharing it with the people around them. If you’re planning something soon — big or small — give PartyPlace a try.

Forward this to someone who likes being early to a new spot. And DM us if you’ve got feedback, suggestions, or just a place we should check out.

See you next week,
— Jack & Victor, PartyPlace 🍻

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