July News Roundup
Aug 6, 2025

News highlights include restaurant openings and announcements, new office tenants, and hotel construction progress. Stay in the know with the latest Flatiron & NoMad News.
Restaurants & Bars
- BLACKBARN, Cafe Carmellini, and Zaytinya were featured in ‘Where to Eat for New York Summer Restaurant Week 2025’ (via Forbes).
- Saint Urban was noted in ‘6 New NYC Restaurants That Are Worth Trying This Summer’ (via Modern Luxury).
- NONONO was highlighted in ‘The Best Ramen in NYC’ (via Conde Nast Traveler).
- Korean barbecue restaurant Howoo in NoMad was featured in ‘NYC Restaurants We’re Excited About Now’ (via DuJour Magazine).
- Eastern Mediterranean restaurant Mama Mezze was noted in ‘The New NoMad Restaurant Everyone’s Trying to Book’ (via amNewYork).
District Businesses
- Luckin Coffee has launched its first stores in the U.S. including at 800 Sixth Avenue in NoMad (via QSR Magazine).
- Italian design company Porro located at 31 East 31st Street in NoMad was featured in ‘Imaginatively Designed Showrooms’ (via AN Interior).
- Furniture retailer Cozey has opened a pop-up showroom at 901 Broadway in Flatiron (via Furniture Today).
- The Fifth Avenue Hotel was named the ‘Best New York City Hotel for 2025’ (via Travel + Leisure).
Real Estate
- Chinese restaurant Zhoumapo has signed a 6,000 sq/ft lease at 298 Fifth Avenue in NoMad for its second U.S. location (via Commercial Observer).
- The Maze, an alcohol-free members club has signed a 4,600 sq/ft lease at 43 West 24th Street in Flatiron (via Galavante).
- The condo Armorie located at 114 East 25th Street was noted in ‘NYC’s Best Residential Buildings of 2025’ (via City Realty).
Business Openings & Closings for July
- Counter Service (Open)
- Cozey (Open)
- Maharam (Open)
- Cómodo (Closed)
- Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe (Closed)
Header & Thumbnail Photo Credit: 298 Fifth Avenue via Commercial Observer