The city that never sleeps (and never seems to have a shortage of restaurants) welcomes three new and updated restaurants this year. From a James Beard Foundation establishment to exciting brunch additions, New York City has it all in 2023 and beyond.

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Market 57

The James Beard Foundation recently debuted this massive food hall within Pier 57. Here, local chefs draw visitors and locals alike to try dishes across more than a dozen kiosks. Dining outlets include women-owned businesses, pop-up concepts and creations like The Galley. Choose from dining establishments like Ammi, serving Indian homestyle cuisine; Bessou, a kiosk offering Japanese cuisine and Karaage; Lolo’s on the Water, a Caribbean seafood outlet; and Zaab Zaab, a space serving Northeastern Thai fishes. Unique to Market 57 is PLATFORM by the James Beard Foundation, a showcase kitchen and educational space where rotating chefs in residence put on exciting cooking demonstrations, collaborative dinners, and free and ticketed events. To see upcoming programs at PLATFORM, visit here.

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The Wesley

One of New York City’s newest plant-forward restaurants, in the West Village, launches a new brunch service under Chef Santiago Astudillo. The brunch service, available Saturday (11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.) and Sunday (11:30 a.m.–4 p.m.), sees brunch-specific dishes ready to delight diners. Highlights include shakshuka with red pepper, artichoke and okra; mezze for two with harissa coconut crema, charred eggplant hummus and sourdough; buckwheat pancakes with cinnamon, maple and coconut lemon curd; and a bison burger with charred onion, avocado and jalapeno emulsion. No brunch is complete without a cocktail, and The Wesley’s new Melon of Troy features salted cantaloupe cordial and cava rose. Other brunch drinks include Verde Maria (tequila, tomatillo, cactus, apple and green chili), Wabbit Season (carrot, mezcal, cardamom and vino sherry) and Shrub 310 (seasonal fruit, black tea, apple vinegar and club soda).

Knock Knock © Noah Fecks

Knock Knock

Specializing in comfort dishes and Izakaya-style small plates, Knock Knock officially opened this month under husband-wife owners Andrew Yuan and Seven Gu. In addition to dumplings and noodle soups, the modern and sleek restaurant boasts savory and indulgent dishes like truffle honey salmon, beef satay and Korean BBQ wings. Other fun dishes include crispy fried chicken bao buns and Money Pouch dumplings, a dish of dumplings filled with shrimp, bacon, crab, red onion and shiitake mushrooms. Wagyu fans must try the wagyu beef dumplings served with a sweet and spicy honey soy togarashi sauce. Round out the dining experience with desserts like yuzu crème brûlée and passionfruit bread pudding.

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Knock Knock also offers its own brunch menu and beverage list, as well as an exciting coffee program. Drinks like the Knock Knock Lycheetini (gin, lychee, St. Germain, simple syrup and grapefruit bitters) and The Emerald Garden (vodka, Italicus, fresh cucumber and lime) offer a refreshing accent to any dish. Knock Knock’s coffee program sees beverages curated from seasonal teas and exclusive roasts with beans sourced from China, Taiwan and Indonesia. Try the restaurant’s daytime specialty drink, One Day, Three Autumns, featuring espresso, house-made black tea syrup, milk and dark chocolate sprinkled on top.