New Michelin-starred fine-dining Indian restaurant Musaafer opens in New York's Tribeca, bringing its upscale regional Indian cuisine and opulent decor from its original Houston location.

Ex-Vatican chef Salvo Lo Castro opens CasaSalvo in SoHo, sharing his Sicilian culinary expertise with a democratic ethos, treating all patrons equally.

Moonrise Bagels will open a new location in Greenwich Village and offer stuffed bagels, while Corner Bistro will expand to the East Village with a broader menu than its iconic burgers.

Chef Salvo Lo Castro, who previously cooked for popes and presidents, has opened CASASALVO in SoHo, offering Italian cuisine with global influences to all diners.

Partners behind C as in Charlie and Kisa plan to open a new Korean-American restaurant in NYC's East Village, with a 10-year lease on 166 First Avenue. Opening expected in 2026.

Corner Bistro is expanding to the East Village, promising the same ambiance and menu that made it popular since 1961. Owner Elizabeth McGrath continues her family's legacy despite past challenges.

Le Chêne, a West Village restaurant, offers a popular $28 clafoutis dessert. While some dishes lack seasoning, its French cuisine and high-priced, large-format desserts reflect a citywide trend in response to rising costs.

Lower Manhattan community supports Luis Fernandez, a detained Ecuadorian immigrant and a 7-year waiter at Square Diner, despite his prior DUI convictions.

Overthrow Hospitality has opened Al-Andalus, a Middle Eastern-inspired vegan tapas restaurant in the East Village, offering affordable dining options with all items priced under $10.

Hector's Cafe and Diner in New York's Meatpacking District is closing after 76 years, with rising costs and development pressures signaling a broader trend of iconic city diner closures.

Tony's Pizza Napoletana in San Francisco was ranked third-best pizzeria in the US for 2025 by 50 Top Pizza, with its sister venue Pizza Rock placing 33rd and Rose Pizzeria in Berkeley at 50th.

Hulk Hogan, in partnership with Rich Rosen, is opening a $7 million bar called Slam opposite Madison Square Garden, featuring wrestling memorabilia and his own beer brand.

Halley Chambers and Kip Green are set to open Cleo Downtown, a rotisserie restaurant in Manhattan's West Village, in spring 2026, expanding their Brooklyn success to new borough.