🚕 Yankee Stadium’s New Food Lineup

Good Morning NY!

Today we’re exploring how fine dining is becoming more affordable without sacrificing quality.

A beloved food market is making its return, bringing a fresh wave of vendors alongside longtime favorites.

At Yankee Stadium, the new food lineup is just as exciting as the action on the field.

NYC’s restaurant scene is heating up with a slate of highly anticipated spring openings.

And finally, a downtown bar is redefining the martini with bold, unexpected flavors.

It’s a lot to digest so let’s dive in.

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Smorgasburg Returns With New Vendors and Old Favorites

Smorgasburg is back for its 15th season, bringing an exciting lineup of food vendors to New York City.

The popular open-air market will reopen in April, with locations in Manhattan, Williamsburg, and Prospect Park.

Each market will run weekly from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October.

This year, 20 new vendors are joining the lineup, adding fresh flavors to the mix.

Highlights include 12 Chairs Shuk, likely serving shakshuka, and B&E Fish and Chips, specializing in beer-battered fried fish.

BOYsalad is bringing its take on Caesar salads, while Cafecito Social will serve Guatemalan coffee.

Chocolate on Tap is offering chocolate-dipped strawberries, and Coco Bred is introducing Jamaican coco bread sandwiches.

Returning favorites like Birria LES, BunNan Plantain Destination, and Yakitori Tatsu will also be there.

With a mix of new and beloved vendors, Smorgasburg promises another season of must-try bites.

Food lovers can mark their calendars for opening weekend on April 4–6.

Fine Dining Gets a Budget-Friendly Makeover

A wave of affordable tasting menus is redefining fine dining across the U.S., and New York is leading the charge.

At Acru in the East Village, Chef Daniel Garwood offers a $95 seasonal tasting menu with up to six courses.

It’s designed to be efficient, satisfying, and approachable.

While other cities are catching on—like Austin’s Nixta Taqueria and LA’s n/soto—we hope NYC will start seeing more places like Acru so that more diners can get a taste of fine dining without dropping a small fortune.

Yankee Stadium’s 2025 Food Lineup Hits a Home Run

Yankee Stadium is stepping up its food game for the 2025 season with a mix of exciting new vendors and returning favorites.

New additions include Bondi Sushi, serving hand rolls and crispy rice, and Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, offering creative dumplings like Buffalo chicken and wagyu beef.

Caribbean Food Delights is bringing Jamaican beef patties, while Change-Up Kitchen will serve porchetta sandwiches and lobster rolls.

Mae Mae Café is introducing a vegan chickpea salad, and Sweet P Bakery will satisfy sweet cravings with cookies in flavors like chocolate chip and M&M.

Fan favorites are making a return, including Benihana with sushi burritos, Bobby’s Burgers with classic burgers and fries, and Fuku with spicy chicken sandwiches.

The Halal Guys will continue serving their famous gyros and platters, while Mighty Quinn’s is adding a loaded baked potato to its barbecue menu.

Nathan’s Famous, Lobel’s, and Streetbird by Marcus Samuelsson are also back, ensuring plenty of variety for every fan.

NYC’s Most Anticipated Spring Restaurant Openings

New York City’s dining scene is heating up this spring with a lineup of exciting new restaurant openings.

Kabawa, led by Chef Paul Carmichael, will bring a Caribbean-inspired tasting menu to the Bowery.

Maison Passerelle, inside the new Printemps department store, will showcase James Beard winner Gregory Gourdet’s globally influenced cuisine.

Crevette, from the team behind Dame, will open in the West Village as a European seafood bar.

Golden HOF and NY Kimchi will introduce Korean pub fare and raw bar selections to Midtown.

Williamsburg’s I Cavallini, from the team behind Four Horsemen, will focus on regional Italian dishes.

Dominique Ansel is debuting Papa d’Amour, a Taiwanese bakery near Union Square.

Chez Fifi, a chic French bistro, will bring Parisian café vibes to an undisclosed location.

Seahorse Oyster Bar will open in the W Hotel with fresh seafood offerings.

Danny Meyer is revamping The View, NYC’s only revolving restaurant, at the Marriott Marquis.

With such a diverse mix of flavors, there’s plenty for food lovers to look forward to as the weather gets nicer.

The Corner Store Shakes Up NYC’s Martini Scene

SoHo’s hottest new dining spot, The Corner Store, is making waves with its inventive martini menu.

Known for attracting celebrities like Taylor Swift, this stylish bar is redefining classic cocktails.

Their standout martinis include the "Tomato," made with vodka, tomato water, bianco vermouth, and koseret herb.

The "Sour Cream & Onion" martini combines cream-washed gin, vermouth, spring onion, and dill for a bold, savory twist.

For true martini lovers, the $40 martini service offers "Oli’s Dirty" and "The Filth," featuring house-crafted brines.

Each cocktail ingredient is meticulously prepared in-house using advanced techniques like sous vide and fat washing.

Martinis are stored at 0°F and served in frozen bottles encased in ice to keep them perfectly chilled.

Beyond the drinks, The Corner Store serves indulgent bites like pizza rolls, a caviar-topped lobster roll, and hand-cut fries with specialty sauces.

With its creative cocktails and upscale comfort food, The Corner Store is quickly becoming a must-visit destination.

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