The Restaurants That Opened In NYC In 2022

NEW YORK CITY — 2022 was quite the year, bringing us a new mayor, new COVID variants and new types of Ponzi schemes.

But it also brought us new restaurants, which means new places to enjoy new food while catching up with family, friends or alone with a favorite book.

New York City, despite its economic struggles, had a bounty of new eateries open over the last year, ranging from cafes to exquisite seafood to vegan fusion and a favorite barbecue spot rebuilding after a devastating fire.

Check out our list below and find your new favorite spot to start 2023 with.

Manhattan:

Famous Chef Returning To NYC To Open UWS Eatery At Lincoln Center

Native New Yorker Kwame Onwuachi, who competed on Top Chef and has won a James Beard Award, will open an eatery within Lincoln Center.

Popular Dominican Restaurant Opening In New Washington Heights Hotel

Jalao is opening this month in the new Radio Hotel at 2420 Amsterdam Ave. Here's what to know about the neighborhood's newest eatery.

Italian Eatery Opens In Greenwich Village With NY Times Buzz

One Fifth opened at One Fifth Avenue in Greenwich Village, overlooking Washington Square Park.

Harlem's New Cafe, Music Venue Officially Opens Doors

The Porch has opened its doors in Sugar Hill, serving up fresh coffee and bagels by day followed by food, drinks and live music at night.

Hot New Harlem Restaurant Aims To 'Bridge Veganism And The Hood'

Vegan Hood, Harlem's popular new plant-based eatery, was started by two sisters who began the pandemic in a very different line of work.

Brooklyn:

Crown Heights' Newest Classon Avenue Cafe Is A Hit

Polly's Cafe opened in late September and is already a neighborhood destination. Years ago, it was a cafe where the owner met her now wife.

Prospect Lefferts Gets New Seafood Spot From Neighborhood Restaurateur

André Mack told Patch his new Rodgers Avenue eatery will put the focus on fish, which he feels is an obvious choice for a city of islands.

Morgan's Barbecue Reopens On Flatbush Ave After Devastating Fire

The popular BBQ joint reopens Wednesday evening at 5 p.m.

Anticipated Park Slope Eatery 'Masalawala And Sons' Opens Thursday

Masalawala and Sons promises to bring some of the owner's India to Fifth and Fifth.

Queens:

Little Flower, New Astoria Coffee Shop, Puts Community At Forefront

The new Astoria cafe and sandwich shop is the product of family ties and community bonds — both treasured values for its young founders.

New Italian Restaurant Opens Its Doors In Bayside

Valdari, located at 214-26 41st Ave., has opened its doors with the restaurant's ower, David Arias, doubling as its chef.

Shanghai-Style Speakeasy To Open Under Ramen Joint In Flushing

Below Shaku, located at 156-30 Northern Blvd, will open under Shaku Ramen on Dec. 15.

New Avo Taco Opens In Bayside Terrace

Avo Taco opened at Bay Terrace Shopping Center, offering artisanal tacos, cocktails, and a variety of appetizers.

Bell Boulevard Openings: New Restaurants, Soon-To-Open Grocery Store

A rebranded Greek cafe and a Mediterranean chain restaurant are among Bell Boulevard's newest businesses. More opening details here.