Brett Llenos Smith

Brett Llenos Smith

Staff Writer

Brett Llenos Smith is a freelance writer with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and more than a decade of experience writing about restaurants, farms and food production. As someone with a multi-ethnic background, he has a passion for highlighting folks from underrepresented communities.

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Retail

Reports indicated the long-planned location is finally moving ahead…

By Brett Llenos SmithJuly 17, 2026
Restaurants

Diner 24 will bring its photogenic fare and a bit of stardust to the Theater District…

By Brett Llenos SmithJuly 17, 2026
Restaurants

Casa Lalo will offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with beer and wine…

By Brett Llenos SmithJuly 17, 2026
Restaurants

Cantina Harlem will offer classic cantina fare, burgers, and pasta dishes…

By Brett Llenos SmithJuly 17, 2026
Retail

Hashi Market is set to open its newest New York City location while it plans two more.…

By Brett Llenos SmithJuly 17, 2026
Restaurants

Friends With Benefits will offer both approachable and highly sophisticated cocktails…

By Brett Llenos SmithJuly 16, 2026
Restaurants

Le Wine will bring natural wines to an iconic part of the Lower East Side…

By Brett Llenos SmithJuly 16, 2026
Restaurants

The bar is being developed by a group of well-pedigreed hospitality professionals…

By Brett Llenos SmithJuly 10, 2026
Restaurants

Anderson is slated to serve elevated fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner…

By Brett Llenos SmithJuly 10, 2026
Retail

Currently based in New Jersey, Mama Dior is planning a Harlem location…

By Brett Llenos SmithJuly 10, 2026
Restaurants

tentatively dubbed 98 Rivington, the planned cocktail bar will offer sophisticated small plates to complement the drinks…

By Brett Llenos SmithJuly 10, 2026
Retail

Somedays Bakery is currently developing several Tri-State Area locations…

By Brett Llenos SmithJuly 9, 2026
Restaurants

ID Hot Yoga has been targeting the Upper East Side for years…

By Brett Llenos SmithJuly 9, 2026
Restaurants

La Colina will be the second concept from Adrian Kercuku in the Upper East Side…

By Brett Llenos SmithJuly 9, 2026
Restaurants

Calypso will offer dishes like char siu croquetas and wok-tossed Lomo Saltado…

By Brett Llenos SmithJuly 9, 2026
Restaurants

Casa Fuego will apply a range of cooking techniques and ingredients to classic Mexican dishes…

By Brett Llenos SmithJuly 9, 2026
Retail

Lavender City Vintage is set to establish a storefront for its classic apparel…

By Brett Llenos SmithJuly 3, 2026
Retail

Universal Threading and Waxing is set to open its first Manhattan location…

By Brett Llenos SmithJuly 3, 2026
Restaurants

Gastronaut will offer East Asian-style dishes, but with Eastern European flavor profiles…

By Brett Llenos SmithJuly 3, 2026
Restaurants

In Astoria’s popular Vida Steakhouse, the knives are being sharpened for a crossing of the East River, as the modern ste…

By Brett Llenos SmithJuly 2, 2026

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