Kellogg’s Diner in Williamsburg is scheduled to reopen this fall, along with many others in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Photo courtesy of Kellogg’s Diner
As summer draws to a close and the crisp fall air hits New York City, a wave of exciting restaurant openings is hitting the city’s culinary scene. The dining landscape is buzzing with anticipation for the upcoming season, as renowned chefs, innovative food concepts, and daring flavors prepare to launch across the boroughs.
Whether you’re a foodie looking for the next big thing or looking to add a new restaurant to your repertoire, NYC’s fall 2024 openings offer countless options for your next meal.
ACRU
Greenwich Village
End of August/beginning of September 2024
Head Chef Daniel Garwood has created a brand new tasting and à la carte bar menu at ACRU. Garwood was previously sous chef at two-Michelin-starred restaurant Atomix. His new menus highlight the culinary excellence of his native Australia, using techniques he learned while working in Denmark, Italy, Sweden and South Korea. The blend of techniques in this new neo-bistro will combine delicious dishes such as sea bass, Golden Gaytime ice cream and Seamite, Garwood’s aquatic version of Vegemite made from seaweed.
Wine Bar Carta
West Village
Autumn 2024
Carta Wine Bar is set to be the West Village’s newest Mediterranean-inspired wine bar, founded by a team of lifelong friends. The carefully curated wine program focuses on sustainable and organic wines from family-owned producers that pair beautifully with Chef George Guzman’s delicious tapas dishes. Inspired by the team’s connections to Greece and Spain, small plates feature dishes like jamon serrano (slow-aged Spanish-style ham) and oysters. Exquisite views accompany your delicious meal, with dining areas overlooking Bedford Ave.
Bananas
East Village
September 2024
Bananas is an exciting new Asian American restaurant that will offer a bold and inventive menu. The menu includes dishes like Miso Caesar Salad and Shrimp Wonton Etouffee, complementing the diverse beverage offerings that include wine, sake flights, and creative cocktails. Blending minimalist design elements with popping patterns and colors, Bananas is the perfect spot to enjoy the East Village’s upcoming culinary sensation.
Salt & Straw
West Village and Upper West Side
September 2024
New York City will welcome one of the most famous ice cream makers in the USA, Salt & Strawmaking its sweet debut with two ice cream shops in Manhattan. Led by award-winning chef and co-founder Tyler Malek, Salt & Straw is redefining ice cream with familiar, ingredient-driven flavors like Double Fold Vanilla and Sea Salt Caramel Ribbons. With ever-changing monthly flavor series, the city’s newest ice cream obsession is on the way.
The shop on the corner
SoHo
September 2024
Get ready for a delicious journey into the past with The shop on the cornera new American restaurant inspired by the iconic and nostalgic New York vibe of the ’80s and ’90s. Chef Michael Vignola promises a fun twist on American classics, served in the stylishly renovated former Dos Caminos space at the corner of W. Houston and W. Broadway. Celebrate the best of old New York City next month at The Corner Store.
Monkey thief
Hell’s Kitchen
September 2024
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Monkey Thief, Hell’s Kitchen’s new Asian-inspired cocktail bar. Expect expertly crafted cocktails and a diverse menu filled with flavors from China, Vietnam, Thailand, India and beyond. Co-owners Rishi Rajpal, Avi Singh and David Muhs bring their personal travels and cultural experiences to life in each drink and dish. With lush greenery and neon lights as a backdrop, Monkey Thief captures the electrifying atmosphere of Hanoi, Bangkok and Delhi’s nightlife.
Sarabeth’s
Greenwich Village
September 2024
Since its humble beginnings in a tiny bakery kitchen in 1981, Sarabeth Levine’s eponymous restaurant has become a New York City staple. This brand new, fourth location will open next month on W. Houston St. and will offer its classic weekend brunch and quintessential New York vibe in a fresh setting. Get ready to enjoy the famous lemon ricotta pancakes, hearty salads, fresh baked goods and new dinner menus exclusive to this location.
Pasta Night
Viewing heights
September 2024
Next month, experience a taste of Italy like never before with James Beard Award-nominated restaurateur, pastry chef and cookbook author Renato Poliafito. Pasta Night offers an upscale, “fine casual” pasta concept featuring classic pasta dishes with a twist, small plates for sharing and hearty main courses. Experience a true Italian aperitivo hour (before-dinner drink) with tantalizing specialties and irresistible pastries and desserts. The restaurant will also feature an Alimentari up front, where imported Italian goods, pastas, oils and more will be available for purchase.
Gus and Marty’s
Williamsburg
September 2024
Talented husband-and-wife team Sarah Schneider and Demetri Makoulis of New York’s famed Egg Shop present Gus and Marty’s, a Greek-American fine dining restaurant. Named after the couple’s fathers, the new restaurant offers traditional Greek cuisine from the perspective of a Greek-American raised in Brooklyn. The space recalls the charm of 1970s Greek tavernas and offers a stylish mix of vintage and modern decor. The bar program includes classic cocktails and focuses on natural wines from Greece and the Mediterranean.
familiar
Industrial City
October 2024
Best friends Brendan Kelley and chef-owner Daniel Grossman have cooked together at some of the city’s best restaurants, including Foul Witch, Per Se and Aska. The duo plans to open the first full-service restaurant in Industry City. familiar with two unique identities: sandwiches on homemade bread and seasonal plates of market vegetables for lunch and a seasonally changing tasting and à la carte menu for dinner. The restaurant will change with its portions and offer access to the chef’s counter with a view of the kitchen.
Kellogg’s Diner
Williamsburg
Early autumn 2024
This beloved Brooklyn landmark with 95 years of history will reopen its doors this fall. Open 24 hours a day, this old-but-new hotspot serves a tasty mix of Tex-Mex, Southern and classic diner favorites. Chef Jackie Carnesi, known for her key role in developing the menu at Roberta’s, and restaurateur Louis Skibar, the mastermind behind Coppelia and Old John’s Diner, are joining forces to bring back the old-fashioned charm of Kellogg’s with exciting new flavors.
Laziza
Bed Stuy
Autumn 2024
Lazizawhich means “good thing” in Arabic, is the soon-to-open Middle Eastern-inspired bar and restaurant coming to Brooklyn. After wowing the community with successful pop-ups, Laziza will open its full-service store this fall, offering flavors from Lebanon, Turkey, and beyond in the form of craft cocktails and charcoal-grilled mezze. Enjoy a lively atmosphere and signature dishes and drinks from chef and founder Jilbert El-Zmetr, whose personal vinyl collection of global funk, soul, and boogie music will enhance your experience.
