Weekly openings report

New NYC Restaurants: Week of February 16, 2026

63 new NYC restaurants had their first Health Department inspection from Feb 16 to Feb 22, 2026, led by Manhattan with 23.

By borough: Manhattan 23, Brooklyn 16, Queens 12, Staten Island 11, The Bronx 1.

The busiest neighborhoods were Gramercy Park and Murray Hill (4), Jackson Heights (4), New Dorp and Oakwood and Bay Terrace (4).

Most common cuisines: Coffee/Tea (11), American (7), Chinese (5).

New locations of NYC names: Baker Falls, Brown Bag Sandwich CO., Eim Khao Mun Kai, Gongcha and 8 more.

23 restaurants earned an A at the first inspection, and 4 were closed by the Health Department on the spot. The rest are waiting on a letter grade.

Every new restaurant, by borough

Manhattan (23)

Baker Falls

Grade pending

American · 192 Allen Street · Lower East Side

First inspected Fri, Feb 20 · 8 violations cited · New location (1 other NYC location)

Hawa Les

A on first inspection

Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads · 181 East Broadway · Lower East Side

First inspected Fri, Feb 20 · 2 violations cited

Yongchuan

Grade pending

Chinese · 90 Clinton Street · Lower East Side

First inspected Fri, Feb 20 · 9 violations cited

Carnegie Diner & Cafe / Delos / Carnegie Catering

Grade pending

Greek · 1185 Avenue of the Americas · Bryant Park

Same week: restaurants closed by the Health Department.

A restaurant is listed the week of its first Health Department inspection as an operating business. Most are brand-new; a few are existing restaurants under new ownership. Source: NYC DOHMH Restaurant Inspection Results on NYC Open Data.

New NYC Restaurants: Week of February 16, 2026

Every new restaurant, by borough

Manhattan (23)

Brooklyn (16)

Queens (12)

The Bronx (1)

Staten Island (11)