NYC spring openings roundup
Manhattan’s spring preview lists Carversteak and a Korean‑inspired “TBD Gimbap,” while Brooklyn just welcomed Ramblin’ Chick — from the Ample Hills couple — serving chicken smash burgers, mac & cheese and playful comfort food. ( )
Carversteak is opening its first location outside Nevada on the first floor of the Civilian Hotel at 305 W. 48th Street, slated to debut in March 2026. (resy.com) The New York outpost is from Carver Road Hospitality under CEO Sean Christie and will import the Las Vegas concept’s steak program, including dry‑aged American and Japanese wagyu offerings. (carverroad.com) TBD Gimbap has launched at 31 Carmine Street in the West Village as a compact, takeaway‑forward pop‑up from chef Jihan Lee and Launchpad Hospitality, the team behind Nami Nori. (resident.com) The pop‑up’s pared‑down menu lists Beef Bulgogi, Spicy Pork, Tuna Mayo, Special Ham, Soy Garlic Tofu and Carrot Inferno gimbaps, and the team says it will roll out limited‑time specials and “hyper‑visual” surprise desserts in the coming weeks. (resident.com) Ramblin’ Chick — from Ample Hills founders Jackie Cuscuna and Brian Smith — opened in Carroll Gardens at 512 Court Street and advertises a March 18, 2026 launch centered on a “Crackling Chicken Smash Burger” made from thigh‑only Bell & Evans chicken ground in‑house. (grubstreet.com) The menu defaults to double patties, features scratch‑made sauces, mac & cheese sides and hand‑spun shakes, and arrives as Cuscuna and Smith restart after Ample Hills, which began on Vanderbilt Avenue in 2011, built a $7 million factory and later declared bankruptcy with factory assets sold for about $1 million. (ramblinchick.com)
