It’s finally summer— and after a week of Knicks celebrations and World Cup viewing, the party has yet to stop in New York City (rain or shine). Adding to the excitement are the seemingly endless options for dining, sports viewing, drinking, and alfresco people-watching.
This latest crop of newly-opened bars and restaurants include two new spots in the Financial District, a powerhouse team that just opened in picturesque Brooklyn, something brand-new coming from the La Esquina team, and more.
Bueno Restaurant & Bar
Last week, SK Hospitality Group opened two distinct dining concepts at 25 Broad Street: Yamasaki Restaurant & Bar, serving Japanese food and craft cocktails on the ground level (more below), and Bueno Restaurant & Bar, a Latin-inspired tapas lounge on the lower level.
“The Financial District has evolved tremendously over the last decade from a neighborhood known almost exclusively for business, into a true residential community,” said partner Jonathan Stotter. “We saw an opportunity to create dining concepts that bring genuine hospitality and renewed energy to Lower Manhattan—spaces where guests feel welcomed from the moment they walk in and continue thinking about the dishes they enjoyed long after the meal is over.”
Situated below Yamasaki, and enterable from a tucked-away sidewalk staircase, Bueno feels like a secret you’ve discovered upon walking in. Open nightly for dinner, look for a menu of smaller bites and crudos, tapas, tacos, and main entrees for sharing. The beverage program features craft cocktails, wine by the glass and bottle, and every partaking guests-of-age will be offered a complimentary alcohol-based cotton candy treat at the end of the meal. 25 Broad St., Financial District, buenorestaurant.com
Yamasaki Restaurant & Bar
Located on the ground floor of 25 Broad Street, with seating for about 200 guests between the dining room and cocktail bar area, Yamasaki features oversize banquet seating and is open daily for lunch and dinner. Guests can opt for Chef Steven Song’s seven-course tasting, which includes toro tartare and caviar, uni pasta, and wagyu ribeye steak.
Or, they can order from the a la carte menu or sushi menu featuring both combination platters, per-piece nigiri and sashimi, and classic and signature rolls. The menu will also feature noodles, soups, and desserts. The beverage program has wine and sake by the glass or bottle, as well as craft cocktails. 25 Broad St., Financial District yamasakibar.com
Titán
Proving that there’s strength in numbers, Brooklyn heavyweights Ivy Mix (Leyenda, Speed Rack) and Alan Delgado (Los Burritos Juárez), along with managing partners Julian Brizzi and Lauren Broder, opened Titán last week in DUMBO. Located inside a historic landmark space built back in 1824, Titán is designed to be both a neighborhood restaurant and a destination for New Yorkers and visitors alike. The back patio offers views of the Brooklyn Bridge and the menu draws from Delgado’s upbringing along the U.S.-Mexico border. Menu items include shareable botanas, tacos, and larger format entrées.
The beverages are ingredient-driven, spotlighting a singular element such as an herb, fruit, or spice native to Mexico in each cocktail. The program centers on tequila and other Mexican distillates, with an emphasis on Northern Mexican spirits. The broader beverage program includes a wine list from Europe and the Americas, Mexican beers, and a lineup of non-alcoholic options.
Don’t miss the draft Margarita (blanco tequila, Cointreau, lime), a rotating selection of Micheladas built with house-made seasonal sangritas, or the frozen specialty cocktail No Seas Mamey (made with Oaxacan rum, mamey, coconut, lemon, vanilla). 5 Front St., DUMBO, Brooklyn, titan-nyc.com
Jack’s All Day
Jack’s All Day opened on 46th Street and 8th Avenue last week on June 18, offering an “elevated, yet approachable, all-day American bar and restaurant destination to the heart of New York City’s Theater District.” Led by the team behind Friedman’s along with Managing Partner Max Rockoff (Union Square Hospitality Group, Daily Provisions), the interiors were fittingly designed by award-winning Broadway set designer David Korins (Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Beetlejuice).
As far as the food, Jack’s All Day specializes in American classics and extensive gluten-free options, plus a full beverage program. With seating for 70, the restaurant has more than 150 portraits of historical and notable “Jacks” from popular culture on display along the walls, adding a playful layer of discovery throughout the space. 731 8th Ave., Times Square, jacksalldaynyc.com
Treinta-Treinta by La Esquina
From the La Esquina team comes Treinta-Treinta, opening this Friday June 26. The mezcalería is an intimate 28-seat gathering space. According to the team, it will be “devoted to craftsmanship, conversation, and slow culture” and was inspired by the radical artist collectives of 1930s Mexico City.
The space on Lafayette and Kenmare will transition from a daytime café serving traditional Café de Olla, fresh juices, and house-made panadería, to an evening mezcalería and crudo bar featuring rare agave spirits, inventive cocktails, seafood, and caviar pairings. With handcrafted furnishings and a vintage audiophile sound system, look for a rotating calendar of art exhibitions, poetry readings, and live performances in the near future. 203-B Lafayette St., SoHo, no website
