Realmuto Alta Pasticceria, a 5,000-square-foot Italian cafe and pastry shop opened in the West Village, featuring a decorated pastry chef leading the bakery.
Jilbert El-Zmetr, known for Republic of Booza, is set to open Laziza, a Lebanese bar in Bed-Stuy with a food menu and vinyl records collection.
Chef Jimmy Thomas, alumni of Michelin-starred Blackbird, is launching Lavitta's Creole in Harlem on July 25, honoring his mother.
Tabu, a new Modern Mexican spot, will open in Williamsburg on July 24, led by former Oxomoco sous chef Kevin Boluarte.