Aquarelle owner Marcus Andrew has applied to open a Mediterranean seafood spot at 905 1st Ave in Midtown East, seeking a liquor license and outdoor seating.

The Nami Nori team is opening a gimbap pop‑up in the old Postcard Bakery and NoHo pita shop Shifka is launching a series of collabs — including a Katz’s pastrami laffa — next week.

The Parcels of Mr. Moto delivers edomae-focused nigiri, rolls and chirashi to Brooklyn doors, packaged like a personal gift and tucked with a hidden riddle. Nights, simple packaging, big fish.

Aman New York is now taking afternoon‑tea reservations from non‑guests — a $148 ritual served in the Crown Building’s 14th‑floor Lounge Bar. The set leans savory, finishes sweet and encourages champagne pairings.

A voluntary recall covers small packages of Premium Food Jordan Almonds sold in New York and New Jersey after labels omitted wheat and listed unapproved blue dyes. Officials say no illnesses have been reported so far.

Permit filings show Au Cheval has targeted a 4,435‑sq‑ft unit with a 575‑sq‑ft patio inside Ashwood 12 South. A local partner is reportedly involved.

Buena Vista is opening a cocktail‑forward second location at 88 Second Ave in the East Village, taking a 3,284‑sq‑ft corner space and aiming for spring 2026.

The Fresh Meadows Hooters quietly shut last week, leaving NYC without a Hooters as the chain trims sites during bankruptcy restructuring.

Skëwr, from Bungalow founder Jimmy Rizvi, has opened in NoMad with 17 char-grilled skewers, mezze and wood-fired mains.

After 25 years, Chelsea staple Elmo is closing when its lease ended. The restaurant will host its last dinner on March 13.

Supermoon Bakehouse will open a flagship at Chelsea Market this spring, taking over Sarabeth's longtime stall and bringing colorful cruffins, croissants and gelato to the concourse.

Seoul-born CHUNG DDUK opened in Koreatown with a grab-and-go rice cake counter at Food Gallery 32. The shop sells cream dduk, hot hodduk and frozen gift boxes.

Matter in NoHo pairs counter service with a nutrition app so diners can build bowls and watch calories and macros update in real time.