The Feed first look: Betony

Fine-dining heavy-hitters breathe life into the flat-lined Brasserie Pushkin space, revamped as a refined New American restaurant, opening May 15th. Former Eleven Madison Park cohorts Bryce Shuman and Eamon Rockey (who’s also behind white-hot foraging dens Aska and Atera) take over the kitchen and front of the house, while former EMP sommelier Luke Wohlers oversees the bar. In the 85-seat dining room—styled with ornate woodwork—tuck into Shuman’s composed, market-driven fare: marinated trout roe with puffed rice; asparagus pappardelle laced with summer truffles; and roasted chicken alongside morels and baby turnips. At the mirrored bar, expect a program of old-world wines, international beers and cocktails rooted in the classics: The Ward 8 blends bourbon, lemon, orange and grenadine, while the Desert Shandy stirs sherry vinegar, apricot liqueur, orgeat and pilsner. 41 W 57th St between Fifth and Sixth Aves (212-465-2400)