Gus & Gabriel (Photo: Roxana Marroquin)

The following bars and restaurants are expected to open by July 8. Always call ahead, as opening dates can vary.

Gus & Gabriel Out of homage to his late father, Gus, and his son, Gabriel, chef Michael Psilakis (Anthos, Mia Dona) presents his sophisticated spin on childhood classics. He’s recast the original Kefi space as a traditional American pub, with antique mirrors, a tin ceiling and dark-wood tables. The casual fare includes hot dogs made in-house and a pulled-pork sloppy joe; other familiar foods, from chili to a BLT, also get a stylish touch. As for drinks, the focus on craft beers and brown spirits is decidedly grown-up. 222 W 79th St between Amsterdam Ave and Broadway (212-362-7470)

Aqualis Grill It’s the age of aquariums at this Fort Greene eatery, where seafood dominates the Mediterranean menu. Chef John Tsakinis (Kellari Taverna) will convert the daily catch into simple preparations, such as whole grilled sea bass, or grilled calamari with saffron-lemon vinaigrette. Also expect a few terrestrial options, and a selection of alcohol once the liquor license clears. 773 Fulton St between South Oxford St and South Portland Ave, Fort Greene, Brooklyn (718-797-3494)

Vue Restaurant and Lounge Chef Chris Cheung (Monkey Bar) reemerges at this restaurant on the eighth floor of Park Slope’s sleek Hotel Le Bleu. His menu of New American dishes will include standards like filet mignon with grilled shrimp, which can be enjoyed either in the 52-seat main dining room or on a sizable outdoor patio. One flight up, a rooftop bar has views of Manhattan. Its modern decor, which includes a 30-foot granite bar, provides the setting for popular cocktails like mojitos and martinis. Bottle service is available, and a bar menu includes small plates like kobe-beef sliders. Hotel Le Bleu, 370 Fourth Ave between 4th and 5th Sts, Park Slope, Brooklyn (718-625-2177)

Superdive Able to drink a whole keg in a single round: It’s a bird, it’s a plane…nah, it’s just a drunk customer at Superdive. While drafts and bottled beers are available—including a selection of $1 suds like Pabst Blue Ribbon—those who call ahead can arrange for a quarter, half or full keg of practically any type of beer (the cheapest, filled with roughly 125 pints of Miller Life, costs $150); the steel cask is rolled to tableside, and patrons are encouraged to fill their own cups. For an even more interactive experience, drinkers can join the barkeep on slow nights to mix drinks. There’s plenty of room at booths and banquettes, however, for those who prefer to be served. 200 Ave A between 12th and 13th Sts (646-448-4854)