The Mott. (Photograph by Lizz Kuehl)

Jay Cheshes takes a scathing survey of five gastro-clubs: Hotel Griffou is “strictly style over substance”; nearly all of LevantEast’s menu is “poorly executed”; the “comedy of errors” at The Gates is far from amusing; the eats are “hit-or-miss” at Ward III; and “the food was a snooze” at The Mott. [TONY] Read more »

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)

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