Scallops and foie gras at Abe & Arthur's (Photo: Jolie Ruben)

The following bars and restaurants are scheduled to open by October 14. Always call ahead since opening dates can change.

Abe & Arthur’s Chef Franklin Becker launches this bi-level American eatery in the Meatpacking District. The design is a mix of classic (leather chairs, marble floors) and street (scrims with images of graffiti and cobblestones). Familiar items like meatballs share menu space with more luxe creations, such as scallops with foie gras. 409 W 14th St at Ninth Ave (646-289-3930)

Casa Lever The owners of Sant Ambroeus bring their Milanese cooking to the landmarked Lever House. The dining room has opened up to reveal street views, and now displays 19 original Warhol paintings. Light fare will be available all day, while the lunch and dinner menus skew toward the sea. 390 Park Ave at 53rd St (212-888-2700)

Dickson’s Farmstand Meats Jacob Dickson is selling meats sourced from small local farms at his first retail shop, in the Chelsea Market. In addition to beef, pork, lamb and poultry, visitors can purchase house-made charcuterie and cured meats (including bacon). Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Ave at 16th St (no phone yet)

Jacques Torres Chocolate Chocolatier Jacques Torres unveils a kiosk in Chelsea Market, selling his bonbons, hot chocolate and baked goods. Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Ave at 16th St (212-414-2462)

Piquant The owners of Mitchell’s Bar & Grill have reopened the restaurant as a Southwestern eatery. Diners can opt for small plates like ceviches and tacos, or fill up on heartier entrées. Bars on two levels will serve Mexican beers and more than 40 tequilas. 259 Flatbush Ave between Bergen St and St. Marks Ave, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn (718-484-4114)

Testaccio Named for a part of Rome famous for its slaughterhouses, this restaurant will specialize in the city’s quinto quarto—or nose-to-tail—cooking. Look for traditional dishes like veal tripe. 47-30 Vernon Blvd between 47th Rd and 48th Ave, Long Island City, Queens (718-937-2900)

Downtown Galway Hooker The midtown Irish pub Galway Hooker has opened a four-story sister location in the West Village, complete with a fireplace, billiard table and imported decor from the Emerald Isle—including a  confessional box. On tap is an international selection of suds, while an extensive spirit collection boasts the prized Midleton whiskey from County Cork. To go with all the alcohol: recipes from owner Niamh Conway’s mother, as well as standards like the “Hooker” burger with Irish bacon, cheddar and a fried egg. 133 Seventh Ave South between Charles and W 10th Sts (212-675-6220)

Henry Public From the owners of Brooklyn Social comes an old-world–style tavern. Expect dark wood, marble tables, and memorabilia celebrating Walt Whitman and some of the borough’s other progressive luminaries. Drinks include traditional and inventive cocktails, and five taps will pour mostly craft beers, such as Sixpoint and Captain Lawrence. The concise menu presents a grass-fed burger and oysters on the half shell, among other items. 329 Henry St between Atlantic Ave and Pacific St, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn (718-852-8630)

Highlands This Scottish gastropub, designed by Joe Calabrese of AvroKo, features a dining room and library decked out in vintage leather furniture and stuffed stag heads—ideal for savoring the extensive Scotch collection and cocktails based on the peaty spirit. There’s a selection of microbrews from Scotland, such as the award-winning Bitter & Twisted IPA, while traditional dishes include Cullen Skink, a cream-based soup with smoked cod. 150–152 W 10th St between Greenwich Ave and Waverly Pl (212-229-2670)

Carnival Brooklyn Bowl upped the alley ante when it opened, and now Bowlmor Lanes throws in its chips with this Coney Island–themed venue. By day, Carnival will be a family-friendly spot with face painters and concession stands selling cotton candy and hot dogs. By night, it becomes a bar, furnished with both an actual dunk tank and a drink named after one: a $70, two-gallon monster of vodka, Malibu Rum, gin and juice. Bowlmor Lanes, 110 University Pl between 12th and 13th Sts (212-255-8188)

Ontario Bar The owners of this lodgelike watering hole may not be from Canada, but they’ve spent enough time drinking there to want to re-create the experience. Available Northern brews like Molson (on tap) and Moosehead (by the bottle), and ten Canadian whiskeys, including Harwood and Black Velvet, are sure to warm your frostbitten extremities. Of course, the theme wouldn’t be complete without a jukebox playing tunes from Canuck songsters Neil Young, Arcade Fire and others.
559 Grand St between Lorimer and Union Sts, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-384-2835)

The Summit Bar Mixologist Greg Seider, who created the drink list at Minetta Tavern, has opened his own cocktail bar with partner Hamid Rashidzada (Mercer Kitchen). Tipples range from classics to originals, such as Bob’s Your Uncle (Plymouth gin, lemon-basil–infused agave, lemongrass and grapefruit bitters). There will also be a small menu of cheeses, cured meats and marinated vegetables. 133 Ave C between 8th and 9th Sts (no phone)

Compiled by Daniel Gritzer and Kate Wertheimer