Jacques Torres's new ice creams, clockwise from top left: strawberry, hazelnut, white chocolate–lime-raspberry, chocolate-banana, raspberry sorbet, yogurt

The following restaurants and bars are slated to open by June 3. Call ahead as opening dates vary.

Water Taxi Beach/South Street Seaport The expansion of Long Island City’s Water Taxi Beach starts with this giant sandy patch in lower Manhattan. Sip beers or mixed drinks while playing one of the many available games (Skee-Ball, minigolf). The Fish Shack dispenses beachy grub including burgers and Baja-style fish tacos. Stay tuned: The Governors Island location is expected to open in July. North side of Pier 17, Fulton St at South St (no phone yet)

Enoteca on Court Marco Polo owner Joseph Chirico and his son, Marco, have converted the restaurant’s takeout annex into this wine and small-plates bar. The international wine list was assembled by Charles Scicolone, who served as Enoteca i Trulli’s wine director for 11 years. Explore his handiwork in the rear garden. 347 Court St between President and Union Sts, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn (718-243-1000)

Sit & Wonder The Prospect Heights coffee scene just got a lot more serious with the arrival of this café, which uses a La Marzocco espresso machine and beans from Portland, Oregon, super-roaster Stumptown. Brewed joe is only $1 and 60 electrical outlets allow locals to sit, type and—why not?—wonder. 688 Washington Ave between Prospect Pl and St. Marks Ave (718-622-0299)

Jo’s This casual American bistro opens in the former Tasting Room space. The front room features a marble bar, where craft American beers are on tap and items like the “Jerk and a Slap” (Jamaican jerk beef with a can of Porkslap Ale) are available. The dining room offers a flexible menu: Diners can order their entrées—like grilled trout or slow-roasted duck breast—either as the protein alone, or in a more composed dish with frequently changing sides. 264 Elizabeth between E Houston and Prince Sts (212-966-9640)

Jacques Torres Ice Cream New York chocolatier Jacques Torres branches out to ice cream with this store adjacent to his Brooklyn confectionery. The flavors are largely inspired by his chocolate collection: Rum Caramel Swirl plays off his Liquid Caramel bonbon, while the Wicked Chocolate ice cream uses the same Mexican spices as his Wicked Hot Chocolate. 62 Water St between Dock and Main Sts, Dumbo, Brooklyn (212-414-2462)

The Greene Ice Cream The General Greene’s Nicholas Morgenstern breaks out of the kitchen and on to the street with a hand-built cart for his house-made ice creams and frozen yogurts. He will feature five or six flavors at a time, rotating among offerings like Salted Hazelnut Gianduja and Coffee Road. 229 DeKalb Ave at Clermont Ave, Fort Greene, Brooklyn (718-222-1510)

—Compiled by Daniel Gritzer, JJ Goode and Jeanne Hodesh