Want to explore the newest businesses to open in SoHo? From a Greek restaurant to a matcha cafe, read on for a list of the newest spots to land in this New York City neighborhood.
Lola Taverna
210 Sixth Ave.
Lola Taverna is a Greek restaurant serving up traditional mezze, fresh fish and more. Stop in for shareables like grilled octopus mezze, spanakopita spring rolls, chicken gyro bao buns, tuna tataki and pikilia platters with dips and crudites.
Entrees include grilled lamb chops, moussaka, whole fish and the house special, lobster pasta. To drink, the eatery offers beer, wine and classic cocktails with a Greek twist, like the Patmos Manhattan and the Kalamata Negroni.
Lola Taverna's current rating of four stars out of four reviews on Yelp indicates positive attention from users.
Yelper Sabeen A., who reviewed the business on Oct. 24, wrote, "Delicious food, great vibes and excellent, attentive service."
S G. noted, "I don't normally post reviews, but this exceeded my expectations. Hope this place hangs around for a long time!"
Lola Taverna is open from 5–11 p.m. daily.
Flipper’s
337 W. Broadway
Flipper’s is a brunch and dessert spot that specializes in Japanese-style soufflé pancakes. The first U.S. location of the Tokyo-based chain, the Flipper's in SoHo serves up sweet and savory renditions of its signature pancakes. Try the blueberry cream cheese pancakes and the eggs Benedict pancakes, or if you're looking for dessert, check out the Flipper's Strawberry Pancake.
The spot's current rating of 3.5 stars out of 139 reviews on Yelp indicates the newcomer is finding its way, but it's still early days.
Yelper Benjamin W. noted, "Food is top notch; I'm not even a big pancake guy, but boy, do they deliver! From the stunning strawberry soufflé to the original soufflé and the savory items (namely chicken and waffles) oh my God, I'm not ready for this much goodness compacted all together."
Flipper’s is open from 10 a.m.–10 p.m. daily.
Farmacy Kitchen
62 Spring St., Chef's Club Counter
Farmacy Kitchen is a vegan spot offering brunch, lunch, dinner, juices and more .
Taking over Chef's Club Counter for the next six months, this pop-up rendition of the popular plant-based London eatery serves a full menu of vegan comfort food. Expect veggie burgers, seasonal curry dishes, rice and noodle bowls, truffled "mac and cheese" and vegan desserts.
This spot, which features a plant-filled dining room, also offers a wide array of coffees, teas, juices, smoothies and four different "syringe shots" made with ginger, turmeric, raw coconut water and more.
Yelp users are still warming up to Farmacy Kitchen, which currently holds 3.5 stars out of eight reviews on the site.
Yelper Mogeee N., who reviewed the business on Oct. 26, wrote, "I can't recommend this restaurant enough, from the food to the service to the decor."
Farmacy Kitchen is open from noon–10 p.m. Monday-Thursday and from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Friday-Sunday.
Matchaful
359 Canal St.
Matchaful is a cafe specializing in matcha and vegan treats. It previously existed as a pop-up on nearby Spring Street, and offers a variety of matcha tea, both blends and single-origin, which are hand-whisked and available hot, iced, as a latte or in a tasting flight. It's also available to take home in a tin.
The food menu features light daytime fare, like summer rolls and a veggie bento box, and plant-based treats like raw matcha "cheesecake."
With a 4.5-star rating out of 40 reviews on Yelp, the cafe has been getting positive attention.
Yelper Theresa V., who reviewed the business on Oct. 30, wrote, "What a pleasant surprise!"
Matchaful is open from 8 a.m.–7 p.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m.–6 p.m. on Sunday.
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