Week of October 29-November 4

Tipsy Parson

Photograph: Jolie Ruben

Tipsy Parson
Little Giant co-owners Tasha Garcia Gibson and Julie Taras Wallach focus on Southern cuisine at this new homey restaurant. Dishes will include classics such as chicken and dumplings, as well as original creations like an apple-butter–glazed pork shank. Look for a range of specialties from the bar: Virginia hams; head-on prawns; Southern cheeses courtesy of Stinky Bklyn; and seasonal juleps, like a Concord grape version. 156 Ninth Ave between 19th and 20th Sts (212-620-4545)

Accademia di Vino Broadway
Executive chef Kevin Garcia (’Cesca) opens a sister location to his UES Italian restaurant and wine bar. Expect a similar menu of grilled pizzas, as well as a raw-bar nod to the space’s previous tenant, Dock’s. An extensive wine library of more than 500 mostly Italian bottles will also be available. 2427 Broadway between 89th and 90th Sts (212-787-3070)

Le Caprice
One of London’s poshest eateries, from restaurateur Richard Caring, hops across the pond to the Upper East Side. The 90-seat dining room echoes the British original, with a black-and-white palette, as well as images of ’60s fashion model Jean Shrimpton by photographer David Bailey. The menu, meanwhile, presents bistro fare from executive chef Michael Hartnell (the Ivy), including a fancified bunless burger going by the name “chopped steak americaine.” The Pierre, 795 Fifth Ave at 61st St (212-940-8195)

Piccola Cucina Focacceria
Chef Philip Guardione launches this focaccia-focused bakery. The specialty is a Ligurian variety of the bread that’s stuffed with melted Crescenza cheese, with the option of additional ingredients, such as pesto. Pizza slices and Sicilian snacks such as arancini are also available. 120 MacDougal St between Bleecker and W 3rd Sts (no phone yet)

Puro Chile
This multipurpose store and event space, devoted to promoting Chile and its goods, has opened downtown. In addition to providing tourism information, it will sell products including specialty foods, such as oils flavored with merken, a peppery spice mix. A wine store called Puro Wine shares the 3,000-square-foot space, with an entrance around the corner. 221 Centre St at Grand St (212-925-7879)

Compiled by Daniel Gritzer

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