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Graffiti Pastry Chef Jehangir Mehta (Aix) takes a savory turn at this wine bar and bistro. Waiters bearing red dots on their foreheads (it’s part of the uniform) deliver dishes like cod with coriander and a mushroom-onion confit. 224 E 10th St between First and Second Aves (212-464-7743)
Kingswood The mates behind Nolita’s Aussie hang, Ruby’s, are bringing British and Australian eats, like cured duck with fig jam, to the West Village. 121 W 10th St between Greenwich and Sixth Aves (212-645-0018)
Lime Jungle Fresh off the opening of Upper West Side newcomer Artevino, the brothers Malta (Intermezzo) strike again with Lime Jungle. Expect by-the-books Border eats like tacos and tamales. 803 Ninth Ave between 53rd and 54th Sts (212-586-6032)
T-Bar Steak & Lounge Restaurateur Tony Fortuna and chef Ben Zwicker, both of the Lenox Room, closed the UES spot to open this steakhouse and raw bar in its place. 1278 Third Ave between 73rd and 74th Sts (212-772-0404)
Basera Indian Bistro The tandoor bakes everything from lobster to paratha at this Northern Indian eatery from chef-owner Anil Kumar (Indigo). 745 Ninth Ave between 50th and 51st Sts (212-757-9787)
Bar Vespa Loosely modeled after Roman enotecas with a touch of New York glam, Bar Vespa on the Upper East Side is part wine bar, part luxe lounge. Owner Leonard LoRusso serves 100 Italian and Spanish wines in regionally themed flights, and panini and cheese stations feature Balthazar breads and Artisanal formaggi. Chef Kyle Kingrey (Centrofly, Vespa) dispatches a range of assaggini, or small plates, from the open kitchen. For scenesters, there’s also a section with low-slung banquettes, a DJ booth and table service. 1609 Second Ave between 83rd and 84th Sts (212-737-3242)
