PrepKitchen Little Italy - Little Italy hot spot turns out California-style comfort food. 

Papilles (Hollywood) - Upscale French bistro offering an affordable prix fixe menu.

Gyu-Kaku (Theatre District) - OMG, DIY BBQ!

The Sandoval brothers--Alfredo, Felipe and Patricio--of Mercadito renown have opened Tavernita, which falls somewhere between a Med-Latin restaurant and a sexy, elegant lounge. Tavernita is in the great tradition of dining-spot-as-nightlife-destination.

Fushimi (Williamsburg) - Psychedelic sushi spot brings some Vegas to the 'Burg.

Yes, it's the sweetest deal to speak of. 16 Handles, New York's first self-serve frozen yogurt franchise, has introduced a new machine at their East Village and new Greenwich Village shops that blends your perfect cup of yogurt. Still in trials, this machine mixes your favorite flavors and toppings into a 16 oz. cup and serves it to you all swirled and blended - just like a McFlurry - except it's a blend of all the things you chose and love. And the machine is called: 

Tortaria (Greenwich Village) - Trendy, affordable, and authentic griddled tortas, taquitos, and tequila. The next Shake Shack, Mexican style. Opens today!

In a month's time, you'll thrill to the Christina Hendricks cover story in the March issue of BlackBook. But meanwhile, here's a little flash of what's to come.

Fort Reno Provisions (Park Slope) - Bunker down for some serious hickory-smoked BBQ.

L&E Oyster Bar (Silver Lake) - Intimate oyster joint bringing east and west coast molluscs together.