New restaurants are opening across the United States, bringing a fusion of flavors and styles from around the world. Atomix, a Korean fine-dining restaurant in New York City, Rossoblu, serving northern Italian cuisine in Los Angeles, and Passerotto, a Korean-American fusion restaurant in Chicago’s West Loop, have opened. Meanwhile, Seattle sees Belle Clementine offering Pacific Northwest fare with French-inspired techniques, Miami has Southern cooking with Root & Bone, and San Francisco features California-inspired cuisine at Sorrel. Dallas is the home of Khao Noodle Shop, serving traditional Laotian food in a casual environment.
Restaurant Spotlight: The Hottest New Openings Across The Country
New York City
One of the most highly-anticipated openings in New York City is Atomix, a Korean fine-dining restaurant in the Nomad neighborhood. Head chef Junghyun Park previously ran a successful Korean restaurant in Seoul before bringing his culinary talent to the Big Apple.
Los Angeles
Located in the heart of Downtown LA’s Arts District is Rossoblu, a restaurant serving up northern Italian cuisine. The restaurant is owned by chef Steve Samson, who gained fame with his other Italian restaurant, Sotto. Rossoblu offers homemade pasta dishes, wood-fired pizzas, and delectable meat dishes like tagliata di manzo.
Chicago
Chicago’s West Loop has a new hot-spot in town with the opening of Passerotto, a Korean-American fusion restaurant. Chef Jennifer Kim draws inspiration from her Korean heritage while incorporating American flavors in dishes like the Musubi rice ball and the Korean fried chicken.
Seattle
Belle Clementine is a new restaurant in Seattle that offers Pacific Northwest fare with French-inspired techniques. Chef Joey Serquinia brings his extensive experience to the table, having worked in Michelin-starred restaurants in New York City and San Francisco. The menu features dishes like roasted duck breast and grilled sturgeon with crab bisque.
Miami
Root & Bone, a restaurant that originally started in New York City, has opened a new location in Miami Beach. The menu is inspired by Southern cuisine, featuring dishes like shrimp and grits, fried chicken, and biscuits with honey butter. The restaurant also has an extensive cocktail menu to complement the southern flavors.
San Francisco
Located in San Francisco’s Russian Hill neighborhood is Sorrel, a restaurant run by chef Alexander Hong. The menu features California-inspired cuisine, with dishes like roasted carrots with miso butter and black garlic, and smoked duck with pickled cherries.
Dallas
Khao Noodle Shop is a new restaurant in Dallas that has quickly become a local favorite. The restaurant serves up traditional Laotian cuisine, like the kao soy noodle soup, which is made with rich coconut curry and egg noodles. The restaurant’s casual atmosphere makes it a great spot for a quick lunch or dinner.