This Weekend in NYC

Greenpoint

Chef Kevin Finch, who trained at Atelier Crenn, is making his buzzy Fulgrances pop-up residency permanent in Greenpoint. The Michelin-trained technique meeting Brooklyn's experimental dining scene should produce something special.

Other

Nine NYC restaurants just landed early Michelin recognition, including standouts like I Cavallini in Williamsburg (from Four Horsemen's team) serving shaved beef tendon salads and Le Chêne in West Village doing proper French with foie gras terrines. Brooklyn dominates this round with neighborhood gems like Los Burritos Juárez's El Paso-style slow-cooked stews and Bong's whole crisp fish with green mango sauce in Crown Heights.

Lower East Side

After Eden on Orchard Street transitions from Vietnamese coffee and fish sauce caramel kouign amann by day to Pho-tinis and bánh mì cocktails by night. The dual concept lets you experience the space's full personality across different hours.

West Village

Hendrick's is partnering with the Sleep No More team for a surreal, two-night-only gin experience in the West Village. Given the theatrical pedigree behind it, expect something far more elaborate than your typical brand activation.

East Village

Kabawa, the high-energy East Village Caribbean spot from Momofuku's orbit, just claimed the top spot in Food & Wine's 2026 restaurant rankings. The national recognition puts serious spotlight on a restaurant that's been building buzz through word-of-mouth and industry connections.

Other

Chococo, a celebrated British chocolatier, just opened their first NYC Chocolate House on May 2nd—part shop, part cozy café. They're already planning a second location, suggesting serious confidence in the NYC market for proper British chocolate craft.

NoHo

Temple Bar in NoHo is doing a two-night '90s takeover complete with Appletinis, DJ sets, and Polaroid cameras—a full rewind to its downtown heyday. The analog nostalgia feels perfectly timed for a generation that's never experienced Temple Bar without smartphones.

Other

Casa QC Bistro just opened on Governors Island, replacing the old buffet with a full Italian menu featuring tableside tiramisu and skyline-view cocktails. The ferry ride becomes part of the dining experience, making this feel like a proper escape from the city.