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NYC’s New Restaurant Openings
The new restaurant openings you should know about.
Written by Nikko Duren
Updated October 1st, 2021
If you tried to keep track of every brand new restaurant in New York City, your head might spin. So just read this list instead. These are the new restaurant openings that seem like they have the most potential - although keep in mind, for the ones we haven’t tried, we make no promises. Go forth and be a pioneer.
SEPTEMBER
A new Korean spot specializing in sizzling platters of grilled beef and pork intestines just landed on Koreatown’s W 32nd Street. From the full bar stocked with soju and a wide range of Korean BBQ options to the massive seafood stews, Jongro Gopchan seems like a great place to go for a fun group dinner in the area.
Group dinners built around shared dishes and stews are a big part of what makes Korean food feel so social. For seniors in New York assisted living, an outing like that could be a lively way to share familiar flavors with family, as long as seating and elevator access are easy.