1 8
1 8
Philadelphia
Opened: March 2015
Buena Onda is a new Baja-inspired fish taco specialist from the Garces Group. The casual, surf-inflected shop brings a succinct menu of staples like tacos, quesadillas, nachos and guac, all with a West Coast feel. In addition to the fish tacos, there are a few non-seafood taco choices (on corn tortillas, also made to order), "Mission-style" quesadillas, and a handful of starters and sides.
New York
Opened: March 2015
Partners David Rabin of The Lambs Club, Kyle Hotchkiss Carone, Jeff Kadish and Joe Dowdell debut Café Clover in the heart of the West Village. Executive chef David Standridge, formerly of Market Table and L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon, brings a thoughtful, modern American menu with a healthful focus in a 70-seat dining room.
Los Angeles
Opened: March 2015
The inspired plant-based culinary scene in Los Angeles continues to heat up with the opening of Café Gratitude's third Southern California restaurant at the Yards at One Santa Fe. The neighborhood dining destination is among a bevy of curated shops, restaurants and community art spaces. Executive chef Dreux Ellis debuted a slew of dinner-specific dishes that reflect the all-organic restaurant's commitment to responsible sourcing and dining by the seasons.
Delray Beach, FL
Opened: February 2015
Mix true iconic Southern dining with nostalgic-American tradition and you’ve got Gary Rack’s Fat Rooster. Offering comfort classics in a dining scene fit for an era of American building blocks, the Fat Rooster will bring you back in time to a simpler lifestyle. This feel-good atmosphere attracts all walks of life.
New York
Opened: May 2015
Jorge Guzman Hospitality Group (The Black Ant, Ofrenda) has opened its latest incarnation: Gardënia in the West Village. Gardënia is a dynamic Latin/European Restaurant and Bar serving Latin and Mediterranean cuisine with European influences. Focusing on seasonal ingredients, Gardënia fuses new world and old world flavors.
New York
Opened: May 2015
Here’s the New York outpost of a 23-year-old staple on the French Riviera, Mamo Le Michelangelo. This SoHo spot was brought over by Mike “Mamo” Mammoliti and boasts Michelin-starred chef Massimo Sola (formerly of Eataly Roma and Ristorante Quattri Mori in Italy) as executive chef. They’re family recipes that have been passed down through Mammoliti from his father, “Mamo Senior.” The cuisine is Italian/French Provençal with an emphasis on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Aside from the food, the space is really beautiful; think hand-painted Venetian tiles, oversized vintage movie posters, white-washed brick and Calcutta marble.
Jersey City, NJ
Opened: May 2015
Historically known for its nightlife and cabarets, but also for its shadowy and mischievous past, El Raval in Barcelona has changed much in recent years. Much like Jersey City, the Spanish district has a diverse immigrant community and is home to many hip bars, art galleries, music venues, restaurants and nightspots. Executive chef Michael Fiorianti is bringing that vibe to Jersey City by introducing modern Spanish tapas, charcuterie, paella sangrias and more.
Los Angeles
Opened: May 2015
This highly anticipated hotspot has finally opened its doors. E.P. is a modern Asian eating house that features Thai hawker-inspired food woven together with touches of Fijian, Korean, Indonesian and Malaysian influences. Spearheaded by Australian restaurateurs David Combes and Grant Smillie of Botanical Hospitality, E.P. and its rooftop lounge, L.P., are a nod to Smillie’s prolific DJ career and investors Alesso and Sebastian Ingrosso of Swedish House Mafia fame. The two-story, 130-seat restaurant is a vibrant dining destination to discover contemporary Southeast Asian and South Pacific fare.
