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!

606 R&D (Prospect Heights) - City Bakery vets put sophisticated slants on comfort food faves.

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.

Joanne Trattoria (Upper West Side) - Opening tonight! Lady GaGa's parents spawn an Italian restaurant, aiming for a "low-key" atmosphere. Good luck.

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!

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