“(…) The majority of new restaurants are slated to open this Friday, an almost unfathomable feat in a city where opening day can be synonymous with delays and postponement.
“We have an absolutely incredible construction and tenant coordination team,” Stuessi says with a laugh when asked how they’re pulling off the large batch of openings. “They’re working with us to bring them all to life in one moment.”
Already, there’s a sense of community in the new neighborhood.
“You see people from different restaurants walking in each other’s spots, grabbing a coffee,” Stuessi says.
The benefit of proximity has also helped the restaurants work together on staffing and supply needs; Stuessi recounts that the hospitality businesses were able to share applicants with their neighbors when good candidates presented themselves but job openings were already filled. “There is a sense of camaraderie with everyone opening a restaurant in Hudson Yards at the same time,” says Sam Gelman, vice president of operations at Fuku, Momofuku’s fast-casual fried chicken sandwich mini-chain.
The Hudson Yards outpost will feature Fuku’s new bone-in fried chicken program and menu of sides, along with its signature spicy fried chicken sandwiches and chicken fingers.
Opening day eats
More than 25 restaurant and food concepts are planned for Hudson Yards, with a majority making their debut this week. (Some, like Sweetgreen, have already opened, while others, like new concepts from Danny Meyer in The Shed and Stephen Starr in the Equinox Hotel, as well as a Maison Kayser, will follow.) Here’s a look at everything on the food front that’s slated to open on Friday:
The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards
- Teak Tearoom at The Conservatory: Choose from a variety of teas, as well as bites and baked goods, at this all-day cafe. Level 1
- Blue Bottle Coffee: Get your java fix from the specialty coffee roasters. Level 2
- Citarella Hudson Yards: Shop a selection of seafood, meat, cheese and produce, as well as wine and spirits, at the gourmet market. Level 2
- The Drug Store: Try new beverages from Dirty Lemon at this cocktail bar. Level 2
- Fuku: Find the latest location for the Momofuku fried chicken spot. Level 2
- Kith Treats at Snark Park: The ice cream and cereal bar adds an outpost in this exhibition space. Level 2
- Bluestone Lane: Another spot to get your coffee fix. Level 3
- Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream: The fancy ice cream shop continues its rapid NYC expansion. Level 3
- William Greenberg Desserts: Pick up some black and whites from the kosher bakery. Level 3
- Belcampo: Sustainably-sourced meats are the focus of this California chain. Level 4
- Dylan’s Candy Bar: Fill up on boutique candy. Level 4
- Hudson Yards Grill: The latest from chef Michael Lomonaco. Level 4
- Jack’s Stir Brew: More in coffee. Level 4
- Li-Lac Chocolates: The chocolate institution opens its newest chocolate bar and new flagship. Level 4
- Queensyard: A restaurant and bar from the UK’s D&D London. Level 4
- Shake Shack: Get the chain’s signature burgers and milkshakes. Level 4
- Bouchon Bakery: Find a selection of French pastries and freshly-baked breads. Level 5
- Kāwi: Chef Eunjo Park helms this new restaurant from Momofuku. Level 5
- Milos Wine Bar: Get yogurt to go during the day, sip on Greek wines at night. Level 5
- Neiman Marcus: The department store will feature a cafe (Cook & Merchants, level 5), bar (Bar Stanley, level 6) and restaurant (The Zodiac Room, level 7).
- Peach Mart: Momofuku’s new to-go concept specializes in kimbap and sandwiches. Level 5
- Wild Ink: Chef Peter Jin helms this new restaurant from the UK hospitality group rhubarb. Level 5
- TAK Room: Chef Thomas Keller debuts a new concept in NYC. Levels 5 and 6
- Estiatorio Milos: Chef Costas Spiliadis opens a second NYC location of his acclaimed Greek restaurant. Level 6
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