Rulin
Hand-pulled noodle restaurant serving Lanzhou, Sichuan, and Cantonese fare. Sibling restaurant to Park Slope’s Noodle Lane, owned by Lane Li and Chris Wang. Features binchotan charcoal grilling and creative multicultural dishes.
Paulie Gee’s
Paulie Gee’s pizzeria chain is planning to open a slice shop in the East Village, taking over the former Dunkin’ space. This would mark its first Manhattan outpost.
Good Time Country Buffet
Southern buffet restaurant from the team behind Kisa and C as in Charlie, featuring classic Southern dishes like fried chicken, fried green tomatoes, collard greens, and stuffing. 60 seats with set pricing.
Oyatte
New restaurant by chef Hasung Lee (Culinary Monster from Culinary Class Wars Season 2), formerly sous chef at The French Laundry. His first restaurant venture in New York City.
Mary’s Pizza and Pasta
Fourth location of family-run Italian food mini-chain opening in former New Moon Cafe building. Major renovation underway including demolition, rebuild, and doubling the size. American-style Italian restaurant specializing in pizza.
Chip’s
New neighborhood sports bar in early stages of development, will offer burgers, wings and salads with 4 tables seating 32 and one 12-seat bar. Proposed hours 11am-12am daily.
Bar Andiamo
Stella & Fly is transitioning to Bar Andiamo under new ownership by Jason Vincze. Will maintain role as local cafe and wine bar with 10 tables, 26 seats, and 12-seat bar.
Fellini Coffee
Sixth location for Fellini Coffee brand, coffee shop by day and wine-cocktail bar by night. Will feature five tables seating 11 and an eight-seat bar. Hours will be 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
Motek
Florida-based Mediterranean chain expanding to West Village with 3,500 sq ft space featuring 22 tables seating 60 and 13-seat bar. Serves Mediterranean cuisine including hummus, kebabs, falafel, and all-day brunch.
Iki Sekai Inc.
New omakase sushi restaurant from Iki Sekai Inc. has filed paperwork with community board for Upper East Side location. Owner confirmed plans to open the restaurant.