New & Noteworthy
My interest in natural wines continues which is serendipitous as another natural wine bar/restaurant has opened its doors. Last week, I noted the opening of LaLou in Brooklyn. This week, L’Accolade opened in the West Village and like last week, the team has strong street cred. The executive chef is Ben Traver who hales from Modern and Cafe Boulud the chef de cuisine is Nate Kuester, who has worked at Aquavit. Felix Campos of Atla oversees the cocktail list and Clément Lapeyssonnie put together the natural wine list. The 38-seat restaurant will soon open a garden area.
New & Noteworthy (week of July 22)
AyadaOpened late-June
- Critically Acclaimed Queens Thai Hit Opens in Chelsea Market Today
- Queens’ Best Thai Restaurant Will Expand to Manhattan
Bar Pisellino Opened mid-May
- At Chic Bar Pisellino, Breezy Drinks Like the Aperol Spritz Get a Thoughtful Upgrade
- Inside Bar Pisellino, the Gorgeously Appointed New Italian Hangout From Via Carota
- Via Carota’s long-awaited sister spot, Bar Pisellino, soft-opens this week
The Fulton Opened mid-May
- Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Ode to Seafood Debuts on the Water Tonight
- At the Fulton, Jean-Georges Vongerichten Sells Seafood By the Seaport
Hutong Opened early-July
- Hutong, Northern Chinese in Former Le Cirque Space, Opens
- Swanky Chinese Restaurant from Hong Kong Glides Into Le Cirque Space
L’Accolade Opened mid-July
- A Natural Wine Bistro From France Lands in the West Village
- Natural Wine Bistro Opens In The West Village
LaLou Opened late-June
- Inside LaLou, an Exciting Natural Wine Bar from Some of NYC’s Most Underrated Pros
- LaLou Just Might Be Your New Summer Hangout
Le Jardinier Opened late-May
- After 21 Years, a Joël Robuchon Protégé Gets His Own Luxurious Stage in Midtown East
- Vegetables Become Vehicles for Luxury at Le Jardinier
Pastis Opened early June
- Inside the New Pastis, the Romantic NYC Legend Reopening Tonight
- Hello, Old Friend: Pastis Reopens Its Doors
Rezdora Opened mid-May
- New York’s Rezdôra Is Unique In Serving The Authentic Cuisine Of Emilia-Romagna
- Osteria Francescana Alum’s Flatiron Newcomer Offers a Seductive Selection of Italian Cooking
- This New NYC Restaurant Is a ‘Master of None’ Fan’s Dream Come True
Sullivan Street Pizza Opened mid-June
This weekly list is not comprehensive of every new place but a short alphabetized list of new places that I think are notable. Restaurants that have been opened for more than three months will not be included.