Week of June 3-9

Totto Ramen While a steamy bowl of soup might not be the most appealing thing when it’s hot out, ramen fanatics should still be excited by the arrival of this organic soup joint, from the owner of the Yakitori and Soba Totto restaurants. Chef Hideto Kawahara, who owns several ramen shops in Japan’s Fukuoka prefecture, is behind the menu, which features three types of noodles, each paired with a different broth: miso, paitan (creamy chicken) and shoyu (soy-sauce based). Later this summer, look for a second midtown location, specializing in tonkotsu (pork) broth. 366 W 52nd St between Eighth and Ninth Aves (212-582-0052)

Caffetteria SoHo Two former Blue Bottle Coffee employees have swapped coasts to open this caf, using beans from that company’s Brooklyn roastery. Iced coffees will be served Kyoto-- and New Orleans-- style (cold-brewed with chicory). Joe geeks, take note: Shots are dispensed from the country’s first mechanical-paddle GB5 La Marzocco machine. 147 Sullivan St between W Houston and Prince Sts (212-533-2090)

5 Burro Caf The owners of a 20-year-old Forest Hills Tex-Mex cantina open a sister location in Brooklyn, serving the same menu of tacos, fajitas and nachos. The bonus: a garden ideal for sipping the margaritas in the heat. 127 Columbia St between DeGraw and Kane Sts, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn (718-875-5515)

Brooklyn Bridge Gardens A classic American restaurant has opened in the former Five Front space and its adjacent garden. Dishes include grilled hanger steak with port-shallot glaze, and a jumbo lump crab cake appetizer. 5 Front St at Old Fulton St, Brooklyn Heights (718-625-5559)

Brooklyn Smoke House Visitors to Brooklyn’s historic Floyd Bennett Field can now find this seasonal outdoor barbecue vendor, serving Memphis-style pork ribs and beer-can chicken, along with a full-service bar and 12 beers on tap. Aviator Sports & Event Center, Hangar 5, Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn (718-758-7500)

Lina Frey This affordable French bistro from Patrice Bihina-Parade (Boucarou) and Minon True is designed with a retractable roof above much of the dining area, and a crpe window for walk-up orders. Classic dishes include steak tartare and frise aux lardons. 201 E Houston St between Ludlow and Orchard Sts (212-995-5546)

The Plaza Food Hall by Todd English Celebrity chef Todd English is behind the varied retail and dining counters at this gourmet hotel food court. Visitors can choose among options such as sushi, a wine bar, pizza and pastries. 1 W 59th St at Fifth Ave, concourse level (212-986-9260)

Taberna Chef Jennifer Cole, who has worked at several restaurants in Spain, will cook creative small plates, like a strawberry gazpacho with scallop ceviche, at this tapas restaurant and wine bar. 429 Amsterdam Ave between 80th and 81st Sts (917-388-3500)

Compiled by Daniel Gritzer and Ava McAlpin

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