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NYC Bites: What NYC Restaurants and Bars are Up To Now
May 31, 2025, 9:47.08 am ET

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Chef Renata Ameni’s new all-day café at The Refinery at Domino (316 Kent Ave) is now open 7 days a week, serving croissant twists like the Boston Cream Pie Croissant and savory danishes with smoked salmon, morel, and stracciatella. Don't miss the BEC with jowl bacon or the Italian Dip on house focaccia.

SERAFINA ARRIVES IN LIC
The iconic Italian eatery opens its first NYC location outside Manhattan at 28-40 Jackson Ave in Long Island City. Signature favorites like Pizza Tartufo Nero and heart-shaped Lobster Ravioli are joined by new dishes like Spaghetti Zucchine Nerano and Sicilian Red Shrimp Tartare.

BKK'S BARTENDER COLLAB
BKK New York is launching a two-weekend bartender collab series with NYC speakeasy Mangetsu. Each spot will host the other’s signature cocktails. First up: BKK (238 W 56 St) on June 1, then Mangetsu (193 7th Ave) on June 8. Expect bold, Asian-inspired creations from top city bartenders.

MARTINI WEEK TAKES AUSTRALIAN SPIN
From June 16–22, Australian gin brand Four Pillars takes over top NYC bars like Shinji’s, Nomad Tea Parlor, GUI, Midnight Blue, Undercote and more with exclusive martinis. Each location will be featuring a limited-time-only martini recipe.

OMNI'S ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Omni Berkshire Place hosts a sweet stop on the Scoop Social ice cream truck tour June 3–4. Enjoy free frozen treats and a taste of Omni’s summer-long Scoop Social ritual, featuring a retro cart and daily ice cream hours across all hotel locations.

GLACE DROPS NEW SUMMER FLAVOR
The Rockefeller Center dessert kiosk is serving a limited-edition frozen treat: Meyer lemon frozen yogurt topped with passion fruit curd and meringue pavlova. A bright, citrusy hit perfect for sunny days in Midtown.

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