UPPER WEST SIDE — A handful of eateries are set to open in the neighborhood in the coming months, with many of them concentrated in storefronts on Amsterdam Avenue that have long sat vacant or used to house longtime favorites.
Here's a rundown of what to expect in the coming months:
Crave Fishbar
428 Amsterdam Ave., between West 80th and 81st streets
Anticipated Opening: Dec. 18, 2015
This upscale restaurant focuses almost entirely on sustainable seafood presented in inventive ways. Sashimi and crudo are features of the menu, as is a raw bar.
Olma Caviar Boutique & Bar
420 Amsterdam Ave., near West 80th Street
Anticipated Opening: End of December 2015
This caviar and Champagne bar, which also has a location at the Plaza Food Hall, will sell all sorts of caviar and feature a lounge.
Breads Bakery
1890 Broadway, near West 63rd Street
Anticipated Opening: January 2016
While originally set to open in October, Breads Bakery is now looking at a January opening. The bakery specializes in babka, challah and other breads. Small batches of bread are baked throughout the day to maximize their freshness.
Amorino Gelato
414 Amsterdam Ave., near West 80th Street
Anticipated Opening: March 2015
Amorino's artisanal gelato comes in a bevy of flavors and distinguishes itself from other gelaterias by creating flower shapes that fit inside a cone. The new location will also serve food, including waffles and crepes.
Playa Betty's
320 Amsterdam Ave., near West 75th Street
Anticipated Opening: TBD
This new restaurant serving "California beach style food" already has its liquor license and is in the midst of renovating the space. The new spot, a collaboration between restaurateur Simon Oren and others, has been in the works for more than a year. Playa Betty's initially claimed it would open this fall.
Gebhard’s Beer Culture
228 W. 72nd St., between West End Avenue and Broadway
Anticipated Opening: April or May
This new beer hall is the sister location of an existing Hell's Kitchen spot known for its vast beer selection, West Side Rag reported.
Orwasher's
440 Amsterdam Ave., near West 81st Street
Anticipated Opening: mid-March
The nearly 100-year-old bakery is opening a second outpost in the neighborhood, with fresh bread and baked goods as well as sandwiches and a to-go section.
