Openings, Closings & More Closings (ahem, I mean “renovations”)
It’s the beginning of the new year, which traditionally means a lot of change in the eating landscape. Leases run out, new places move in, and many use it as a time for “holiday cleaning”. First the openings…
Yummy Sushi in Rockefeller Center has opened a second location in the Food Court at the bottom of the building on 3rd Ave. & 53rd St. It joins Fusion Grills, Gourmet 53 and of course- the piano player! I believe it replaced a different sushi place, owned by the same people who own Menchanko-Tei.
In the soon to be opening category…
Ignore the construction, the “food court” in the basement of the building on 3rd Ave. btw. 49+50th is still open- and the new sign confirms the rumor we mentioned a few weeks ago. Pamapano Taqueria & Pump Energy will be getting a new neighbor soon. Clearly not deterred by the defections of two of their prime Midtown locations, a new Sophie’s Cuban will be opening soon. The fliers on the storefront make mention of a “Grand Opening Celebration”, which can only mean one thing. Free food day! Once a date is firmed up, I’ll let you know.
Closings, plus closings masquerading as “renovations”, after the jump… Read more »
