Water Taxi Beach Governors Island (Photo: Jeff Gurwin)

The following restaurants and bars are expected to open by July 15. Opening dates can change, so call ahead before heading out.

Lot 2 Chef Scott Bridi brings the expertise he developed as the onetime head of Gramercy Tavern’s charcuterie program to this modest Brooklyn spot. In addition to an extensive cured-meat–and-sausage menu (neck three ways comes with house-made pork and lamb coppa, as well as rillettes), Bridi will prepare a market-driven American menu with dishes featuring secondary cuts of meat, like an entrée of slow-cooked brisket, pork jowl, and lamb rib with carrots and potatoes. 687 Sixth Ave between 19th and 20th Sts, Sunset Park, Brooklyn (718-499-5623)

Sui Ren Izakaya Billyburg gains a new izakaya with this intimate spot from owner Morgan Chang and chef Jun Hiroshima (Bond St.). Small plates include inventive yakitori (grilled eel with foie gras) and kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers, such as beef tenderloin, with tomato-confit sauce). A 40-seat backyard patio contains an additional cooking area called Night Market, specializing in ramen and the street foods of Osaka. 302 Metropolitan Ave between Driggs Ave and Roebling St, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-218-7878)

Water Taxi Beach Governors Island Sprung from humble Long Island City origins, Water Taxi Beach has expanded to increasingly valuable riverside real estate: first South Street Seaport, and now this 20,000-plus-square-foot Governors Island locale. Drinks are similar to those at the other locations, including draft beers and cocktails. The Beach Grill—one of three minirestaurants on the site—sells familiar fare like the Motz Burger; by the end of the month, the Backstage Cafe is expected to open, offering dishes made from local produce, including some grown on the island. Music fans, take note: The beach doubles as a concert venue, with stars like Mos Def and the B-52’s set to perform this summer. Governors Island (watertaxibeach.com)

Angelina Pizza Bar The brick-oven-pizza trend shows no signs of slowing, as evidenced by the arrival of this pizzeria from the owners of Chez Lucienne. Pizzaiolo Giancarlo Delanzo mans the hearth, which, as at the East Village’s Tonda, features a revolving stone floor. Pies, such as the Bella Angelina (zucchini flowers, smoked salmon and goat cheese), gain added flavor thanks to handfuls of rosemary, garlic and olive pits tossed into the blazing wood fire. Both kids and adults should find something to enjoy in the rustic, pastel-hued space: Bottles of wine are reasonably priced between $20 and $50, while an ice cream bar allows for DIY soft-serve sundae creations. 2728 Broadway between 104th and 105th Sts (212-932-1000)

André This French-American restaurant, in partnership with Opia, offers dishes both classic (hanger steak with bordelaise sauce) and inventive (jambon de Bayonne and melon with a poppy seed vinaigrette) from chef Ted Pryor (Les Halles). Three balcony terraces allow for alfresco dining. Renaissance Hotel, 130 E 57th St between Park and Lexington Aves, second floor (212-688-3939)

Cowgirl Seahorse After two decades of business, the West Village’s Cowgirl welcomes a baby sister to the family, where owner Sherry Delamarter will combine her native-Texan love of Western cooking with an expanded seafood menu. Cowgirl mainstays like “chicken-fried chicken” will share menu space with Gulf foods such as po’ boys, while the breakfast selection features dishes only a Southerner could have dreamt up, such as Cap’n Crunch–crusted French toast. Chase it with the Ethyl Mermaid (rum, apricot brandy and fresh citrus juices). 259 Front St at Dover St (212-608-7873)

The Mott A last-minute power shuffle has bumped ex-model Emma Cleary from this project above the former Double Happiness space, but chef Brian Bieler (Bouley) and his seasonal cooking have emerged unscathed from the shake-up. Inside the simply decorated, 46-seat space—featuring whitewashed brick walls, wooden tables and overhead wine storage cubbies—diners can enjoy Bieler’s menu of familiar dishes with a twist, such as “fish and chips”: roasted market fish with cockles, artichokes, mint and fries. Plans for a lounge downstairs are in the works. 173 Mott St at Broome St (212-966-1411)

LevantEast Matt Levine (the Eldridge) unveils this sleek French-American bistro in the former Thor space. An exclusive lounge area fronts a 120-seat rear dining room, where customers can order dishes like pan-roasted wild striped bass with chilled mango and baby bok choi from chef Laurant Brunacci (Pit Stop). While wine and beer are available, the focus is squarely on cocktails, such as the Irish Rose (Jameson, Plymouth Sloe Gin, elderflower liqueur, rose water and ginger ale). Rivington Hotel, 107 Rivington St between Essex and Ludlow Sts (no phone yet)