Several notable restaurant openings and transformations are set to take place in New York City in the coming months, reflecting a mix of historic preservation and evolving dining trends.

The iconic space at 1 West 67th Street, which formerly housed the Cafe des Artistes and was known as the Leopard des Artistes for nearly 15 years before closing in February, is slated to reopen this winter. Restaurateurs Max Katzenberg and Ariel Arce, known for their work with Roscioli in Greenwich Village, have leased the venue. While the pair have not yet finalized the restaurant’s concept or name, Katzenberg has emphasized that the new establishment will differ from Roscioli, and that the landmark murals by Howard Chandler Christy within the space will be preserved.

In another development, Patricia Howard and Ed Szymanski are expanding their presence in New York’s English-influenced dining scene. Following the success of their venues Lord’s and Dame, they plan to launch Chippy’s, a casual counter-service fish and chips restaurant. Scheduled to open in September at 21 East Seventh Street near Third Avenue, Chippy’s will share space with Friars, a small wine bar inside Dame, aiming to build on the popularity of that concept.

Meanwhile, chef Enrique Olvera is adapting his Lafayette Street location following the closure of Atla after a decade. He will transform the space into Bar Cosme, a bar with a moody ambiance designed to complement his flagship restaurant, Cosme. Featuring a full drinks menu and shareable plates with a focus on seafood—including raw options—alongside tortillas and salsas, Bar Cosme is expected to open this fall. The new venue seeks to capture the neighborhood’s late-night crowd and provide a communal dining experience.

These openings illustrate a dynamic phase in New York City’s culinary landscape, with restaurateurs balancing historic preservation, new concepts, and neighborhood trends.