Pinto, 128 Montague St., Brooklyn Heights
Mushroom Crunch with Jalapeño tartar sauce #pintonyc #food photo by@amp_per
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Open since: Jan. 6
Type of cuisine: Thai
West Village eatery Pinto brings causal Thai fare to Brooklyn Heights with its second New York City location. Enjoy favorites like the crispy mushroom crunch (sesame crusted fresh mushroom served with jalapeño tartar sauce) and the crab fried rice in a young coconut (jasmine rice, egg and crab meat baked in whole young coconut), or try new dishes like the khao soi (pan-roasted chicken with crispy noodles).
Cocoa Grinder, 8511 Third Ave., Bay Ridge
Open since: December
Type of cuisine: Juices and healthy foods
Fresh-squeezed juice and health-conscious eats are what’s on the menu at Cocoa Grinder, a new Bay Ridge eatery that opened late last year. The restaurant’s delectable Instagram feed features an array of options, including sliders, scones, muffins, smoothies and wraps.
Senza Gluten, 206 Sullivan St.
Open since: Serving brunch as of Jan. 23
Type of cuisine: Gluten-free Italian
Gluten-free haven Senza Gluten now has a 100 percent gluten-free brunch menu, served every weekend from noon to 4 p.m. Featured dishes include truffled eggs in a hole made with challah bread drizzled with truffle oil, poached eggs in tomato sauce topped with parmesan and basil, and an Italian doughnut-shaped cake with blueberries.
Noglu, 1266 Madison Ave., Upper East Side
Bruschetta, shrimps and winter greens at Noglu NY!
Posted by Noglu NY on Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Open since: Jan. 19
Type of cuisine: Gluten-free
Straight from France, Noglu has opened its first location in the U.S. on Madison Avenue. It serves only gluten-free foods, like quiche, croque monsieur, pizza, lasagna and a club sandwich, among other dishes.
Lion's Milk, 104 Roebling, Williamsburg
This is what everyone is talking about. LION'S SANDWICH ~ Beet & Red Onion Marmalade, Swiss Cheese and Cornichons on a mini baguette.
Posted by Lion's Milk on Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Open since: December
Type of cuisine: Sandwich/coffee shop
Lion’s Milk peddles specialty coffees and teas, freshly baked pastries and scrumptious sandwiches on crusty baguettes. Try their signature sandwich - a baguette topped with beet and red onion marmalade, Swiss cheese and cornichons.
2Guys Burger & Sandwich Bar, 63-55 Wetherole St., Rego Park
Posted by 2guys burger & sandwich bar on Monday, November 9, 2015
Open since: November
Type of cuisine: Middle Eastern, Kosher
2Guys, a small place with just a couple of tables in the heart of Rego Park, offers typical Israeli cuisine, including dishes like falafel, shakshuka with pita, bourekas sabich and hummus mushrooms. Patrons with a sweet tooth can satisfy their cravings by getting malabi and jelly doughnuts. The menu also features a variety of burgers, wings, salads and burritos.
Reservoir Dogs, 717 Franklin Ave., Crown Heights
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Open since: Jan. 27
Type of cuisine: Gourmet hotdogs
If fancy, locally sourced hot dogs are your thing, head over to Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights to try the dogs and sausages of Reservoir Dogs, a new pick-up spot that had a soft opening last week. The eatery is aiming for the late night crowd for now, with hours between 6 p.m. and 3 a.m.
Bottle and Bine, 1085 Second Ave., Midtown East
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Open since: December
Type of cuisine: New American wine and beer bar
Food lovers are raving about this new Second Avenue spot that brings a combination of gourmet food, beer, and wine expertise to the table.
The Bennett, 134 W. Broadway, TriBeCa
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Open since: December
Type of cuisine: Upscale bar food
The classic cocktail bar has added a full brunch menu, with its take on breakfast comfort food, including “chicken n’ biscuits” and a “grilled cheddar cheese toastie.”