Jajaja Mexicana just opened its sixth and biggest location in Miami's Wynwood. Its West Village NYC location, meanwhile, has been ordered closed by the health department after three failed inspections in one week — mice and roaches on the first visit, a worse score and a failure-to-comply citation on the second, and live roaches still present on the third.

Uotora, the tiny Crown Heights omakase counter, will close after service on Tuesday, ending nearly eight years of neighborhood sushi.

Hyderabadi Zaiqa has expanded into a larger 9th Avenue spot in Hell's Kitchen, adding dining rooms and a bar while its W52nd counter switches to takeout.

Norma’s will take over the former Blue 82 at 82 N. Pearl, bringing a low-key bar with pressed sandwiches and six to eight draft lines to downtown Albany. The owners are targeting an August/September 2026 opening.

A new cocktail lounge from Legeard Studio and Opus Hospitality has opened in Chelsea, offering ritual-driven cocktails, a glowing bar and a compact small-plates menu.

Nino Coniglio is opening Coniglio’s Di Napoli at 616 Metropolitan in Williamsburg this summer. Expect coal‑oven pies and old‑school Italian‑American mains.

The USDA's FSIS issued a public health alert for certain Blackwing‑branded beef and pork produced without an official inspection mark; affected packages were shipped nationwide.

City inspection records show 22 violation points for Carbone — inspectors flagged flies and unprotected food, and reporters say the West Village spot wasn't displaying its B grade.

Sama 'Za, a '90s‑themed pizza parlor, opens March 31 in Hell's Kitchen with 72‑hour fermented‑dough pies and soda‑shop cocktails.

After 10 years on President Street, Strong Rope is closing its Gowanus taproom. Forever Homebrewing will take the space and plans to open as Forever Brewing in April.

John Coppola will open Dumbo Diner at 53 Pearl Street, occupying about 3,000 square feet in a building that once housed a 19th-century paint factory. The all-day spot is slated to open this fall.

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.