Openings

Lower East Side’s Salt & Smoke narrows its menu to barbecue and cocktails after hiring pitmaster Joe Kim.

Casual dining options expand in Harlem with new openings across barbecue, pizza, and diner concepts.

Midtown’s Bistro Lumiere introduces plant-based dishes in a recent menu update.

Chelsea’s La Tavola updates its menu with spring-focused Italian dishes featuring local ingredients.

Savor Thai in the East Village welcomes chef Anong Srisai, replacing longtime chef Narin Pong.

Root & Rise, a vegan café, has opened on 125th Street in Harlem offering plant-based breakfast and lunch options.

Chef Ana Morales joins The Shoreditch in Williamsburg, aiming to refresh the British gastropub’s menu with seasonal dishes.

The Green Room in the East Village has closed after five years amid rising costs and staffing issues. The space is now available for lease.

Trattoria Verde, a new Italian restaurant in Williamsburg, has opened with a seasonal menu led by chef Lucia Romano.

Williamsburg’s The Green Fork revises its menu for spring with new seasonal vegan dishes.

Seoul Garden in the Financial District introduces a late-night menu with small plates Thursday through Saturday.

Chef Nina Alvarez takes helm at Le Petit Jardin on the Upper West Side, introducing a seasonal menu revamp.