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The Opening of An Upper East Side H Mart Forges Ahead, While Another Languishes
Reports indicated the long-planned location is finally moving ahead
July 17, 2026 · New York
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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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Hospitality Vets Bringing ‘Diner 2.0’ Flagship to the Theater District
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All-Day Tex-Mex Café Planned for East Harlem
Casa Lalo will offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with beer and wine
July 17, 2026 · New York - Restaurants
Mexican-American Spot Planned for East Harlem
Cantina Harlem will offer classic cantina fare, burgers, and pasta dishes
July 17, 2026 · New York - Retail
Signage Visible for One of Several Upcoming Hashi Market Locations
Hashi Market is set to open its newest New York City location while it plans two more.
July 17, 2026 · New York - Restaurants
Dual-Concept Cocktail Bar Coming to the East Village
Friends With Benefits will offer both approachable and highly sophisticated cocktails
July 16, 2026 · New York - Restaurants
Small Wine Bar Planned for Dimes Square
Le Wine will bring natural wines to an iconic part of the Lower East Side
July 16, 2026 · New York - Restaurants
Southeast Asian Cocktail Bar Coming to the East Village
The bar is being developed by a group of well-pedigreed hospitality professionals
July 10, 2026 · New York - Restaurants
Veteran Team Planning All-Day New American Spot in the East Village
Anderson is slated to serve elevated fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
July 10, 2026 · New York - Retail
African Wellness Shop and Juice Bar Coming to Central Harlem
Currently based in New Jersey, Mama Dior is planning a Harlem location
July 10, 2026 · New York - Restaurants
Sophisticated, Approachable Cocktail Bar Planned for the Lower East Side
tentatively dubbed 98 Rivington, the planned cocktail bar will offer sophisticated small plates to complement the drinks
July 10, 2026 · New York - Retail
Somedays Bakery to Add Midtown East Location, Amid a Major Brand Expansion
Somedays Bakery is currently developing several Tri-State Area locations
July 9, 2026 · New York - Restaurants
Largest Independently-Owned Yoga Studio Adding an Upper East Side Location
ID Hot Yoga has been targeting the Upper East Side for years
July 9, 2026 · New York - Restaurants
Italian Chef-Owner Bringing New Concept to the Upper East Side
La Colina will be the second concept from Adrian Kercuku in the Upper East Side
July 9, 2026 · New York - Restaurants
Latin-Asian Restaurant Coming to Underground Chinatown Space
Calypso will offer dishes like char siu croquetas and wok-tossed Lomo Saltado
July 9, 2026 · New York - Restaurants
Modern Mexican Spot Coming to the Lower East Side
Casa Fuego will apply a range of cooking techniques and ingredients to classic Mexican dishes
July 9, 2026 · New York - Retail
Vintage Clothing Pop-Up Opening Brick-and-Mortar in NoMad
Lavender City Vintage is set to establish a storefront for its classic apparel
July 3, 2026 · New York - Retail
Universal Threading and Waxing to Open Fifth NYC Location in West Harlem
Universal Threading and Waxing is set to open its first Manhattan location
July 3, 2026 · New York - Restaurants
Pan-Russia Cocktail Bar Coming to the West Village
Gastronaut will offer East Asian-style dishes, but with Eastern European flavor profiles
July 3, 2026 · New York - Restaurants
Flagship Steakhouse Location Coming to Midtown West
In Astoria’s popular Vida Steakhouse, the knives are being sharpened for a crossing of the East River, as the modern steakhouse will open a flagship location in Midtown West at 511 9th Ave. When it opens within the coming year, it will be a major expansion for the brand known for its vibrant atmosphere and […]
July 2, 2026 · New York
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