Croffles and Korean Corn Dogs Under One Roof in Williamsburg — and More Openings

A weekly updated roundup of new restaurants in New York City by Emma Orlow, Luke Fortney, and Eater Staff Updated Sep 30, 2021, 10:54am EDT

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A box of Korean-style corn dogs from Jongro Rice Hotdog.Afternoon

A year and a half into the coronavirus pandemic, restaurants across the city continue to open their doors, sometimes because their concepts could be adapted for takeout and delivery, but more often because their owners saw no other choice but to forge ahead. Since March 16, 2020, when the state first temporarily closed indoor dining, hundreds of new restaurants have opened, including those that serve dinner party essentials, dressed-up pad Thai, two-for-one drink specials, and housemade English muffins. Here’s a round-up of the restaurants and bars that opened in September. This list will be updated weekly. If there’s an opening in your neighborhood that we’ve missed, let us know at tips@eater.com. The latest CDC guidance for vaccinated diners during the COVID-19 outbreak is here; dining out still carries risks for unvaccinated diners and workers. Please be aware of changing local rules, and check individual restaurant websites for any additional restrictions such as mask requirements. Find a local vaccination site here.

September 23

Koreatown: Grilled intestine gets the star treatment at Jongro Gopchang, a new fifth-floor restaurant from the team behind Jongro BBQ, also in the neighborhood. The restaurant’s name nods to gopchang, small intestine that’s marinated, grilled, stuffed into casseroles, and served atop fried rice. 22 West 32nd Street, between Fifth Avenue and Broadway

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