The Citiblog
Fast 10: Ten New Bars and Restaurants to Try Right Now
July 3, 2022, 12:12.01 pm ET
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Cecconi’s
Cecconi’s, the upscale Italian restaurant in DUMBO, opens in NoMad. The all-day menu features dishes like black truffle squash blossoms, grilled octopus with lemon and capers and grilled branzino. 1170 Broadway, NYC
Gitano Island
Gitana, the lush tropical spot for drinks in SoHo, can now be found on Governor’s Island with a new tropical restaurant and beach club with options like ceviche, smoked shrimp tacos, crab tostada and more. Governors Island, NYC
Junkie Burger
Junkie Burger in Astoria is offering assorted beef burgers with a shot of “Junkie” sauce. There’s also a surf-n-turf and impossible version, along with hot dogs, junkie fries and tots. 25-30 Broadway, Astoria
Coney Waffle
Coney Waffle, Ice Cream and Sweet Shop has opened in its namesake, Coney Island just in time for the summer season. The original opened in the 1940s on the Brooklyn waterfront by Angelina D'Esposito. 825 Surf Ave, Brooklyn
Urbanspace Pearl
Urbanspace has opened Urban Pearl in the heart of the Financial District. Options include Coney Shack, Que Chevere, Plant Junkie, Playa Bowls, Bao by Kaya, Grind and more. 100 Pearl St, NYC
Mr. Capri
Mr. Capri brings the flavors of the island of Capri to the West Village with regional Caprese cuisine and Italian wines and cocktails to complement it. Look for the royal blue door. 33W 8th St, NYC
Kaizen
Kaizen, a spot for Japanese handrolls in varying sets including veggie options, has opened in Flushing, Queens. Cocktails come with temaki pairings. Dessert includes the Mochownie, a mochi-miso brownie. 33-70 Farrington St, Flushing
Kamasu
Kamasu, from the group behind Kissaki, is offering “sets” of open-faced temaki rolls on the second floor at Hudson Yards. Rolls come with filling such as tuna, amberjack, uni, scallop, mushroom and pork belly. Hudson Yards, NYC
Brooklyn Farm
Brooklyn Farm, in Brooklyn Heights, is offering an all-day Asian inspired breakfast with croffles and jam, along with entrees like pho chicken, pumpkin curry, pad thai chicken and steak frites. 128 Montague St, Brooklyn
Swingers
Hitting the greens. Swingers, a miniature golf club with an party atmosphere for adults, is a British import. Located in NoMad, visitors can also expect cocktails alongside curated street foods. 35 West 29th St, NYC
Happy Eating and Drinking!
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