Philippe Chow has relocated its New York flagship to 10 East 52nd Street, opening March 27, 2026. The Fifth Avenue space keeps tableside Peking duck and adds private wine rooms and a Moët‑paired tasting.

Guardian, a new rooftop at W New York – Union Square, debuts March 30 with skyline views, a retractable glass roof, cocktails and shareable seafood. Reservations on Resy.

Sergimmo Salumeria closed March 18 and The Meatball Shop's Ninth Avenue location could shut by month-end, leaving a hole in Hell's Kitchen's Italian options.

Dean Pashalis9 new Eastern Mediterranean spot, Dear Margo, opens March 25 at 961 Lexington with laffa, shareable mezze and skewers.

Michael Schulson’s new Midtown izakaya is getting buzz for a shellfish nabemono the New York Post called the year's best new seafood dish. The two-level spot mixes sushi, robata and group-friendly plates.

Delmonico's has signed a long-term lease at 1330 Avenue of the Americas, taking roughly 11,735 square feet for a new Midtown outpost overseen by a new executive chef.

The Smith is one of those East Village institutions that's always packed regardless of what anyone writes about it. But the Health Department's been paying closer attention lately, and what inspectors found over two consecutive visits in early 2026 — including live mice evidence, temperature control failures, and drainage issues — is the kind of detail that tends to cut through even the most loyal regulars' indifference.

Bub’s Bakery in NoHo bakes without the top nine allergens and has turned its cinnamon roll into a must‑try for New Yorkers with allergies. The compact shop draws morning lines and early sellouts.

See No Evil Pizza is opening a street‑level slice shop at 11 Waverly Place, bringing 20‑inch thin‑crust pies and a short beer‑and‑wine list to Greenwich Village.

The Roost Outpost at 55 1st St. closed after owners couldn't renew the lease; they say they're exploring new locations and will sell beans online.

Martha's Vineyard favorite Fat Ronnie's has opened at 303 Sixth Avenue, bringing thick, butcher‑style Angus burgers and 30+ toppings to the West Village.

Chama Mama opened a 6,300‑sq‑ft Bushwick spot at 81 Morgan Ave with a 64‑seat dining room, a bar and Let’s Chama bakery serving khachapuri and pastries. The new outpost expands the group beyond its Chelsea roots.

After a surprise eviction from a Second Avenue sublease, Regina's Grocery has temporarily set up inside Ethyl’s, the Studio 54–themed bar while a lease fight plays out. The deli’s owner calls it a New York pivot as customers keep coming.