Astoria: George Rallis of Hell Gate Social and Gary Anza of Bistro 33 pair up to open William Hallet, at 36–10 30th Avenue in Astoria. [Qnote]
Bedford-Stuyvesant: Saraghina loses Massimiliano Nanni to his new project Celestino, at 562 Halsey Street, a Mediterranean bistro expected to open late August or early September. [Eater NY]
East Village: Peels revamped its breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus; it also added new wine and cocktail options for the summer. [Grub Street]
A People’s Pops stand popped up yesterday evening at 118 First Avenue at 7th Street, serving Popsicles ($3.50 each) and shaved ice ($2.50) until October 15. [Popsugar]
Lower East Side: A Department of Health notice appeared on the window of TienGarden on Tuesday, suggesting the vegan Chinese food joint is closed for good. [Bowery Boogie]
Midtown East: Manu Dominican Kitchen opens this week at 158 East 45th Street. [Midtown Lunch]
Nolita: L’asso debuts its new lunch menu, featuring fresh summer salads and pastas, as well as the return of seasonal favorites like the clam pie and zucchini blossom pizza. [Grub Street]
Upper East Side: Fairway Market will open its third Manhattan location on July 20, featuring its first “Fairway to Go” section offering sandwiches, pastries, and coffee to shoppers. [DNA Info]
Williamsburg: Café Colette will open its new outdoor dining room on Saturday. Check out the garden space here. [Grub Street]