Sushi Ren — 1584 Second Ave (83rd/84th)
Closed as of our Aug 21 edition — though delivery apps went on taking orders after the lights went out (via Upper East Site).
Yorkville Openings & Closings Tracker — 2026
Every opening and closing we've reported in the daily edition, in one dated list — newest first, each entry linked to the original coverage. We only log what a real source has published; rumors and permit-stage whispers stay out until they firm up. Updated as editions publish.
Closings
Confirmed departures in and near the box.
Pesca Boutique — Lenox Hill
Closing after decades, reported Aug 9 (via Upper East Site).
Capriotti's — 1711 Second Ave
Done on Second Avenue — and in the city, reported Aug 6 (via Upper East Site).
Yorkville Bagel & Cafe — Second Avenue
Closed after nearly a decade; the closure itself dates to August 2025 (via East Side Feed; date correction ran in our Aug 5 edition).
Coming & recently opened
Announced, under construction, or newly open.
Bread Ahead — 1571 Second Ave at E 82nd
The London doughnut maker's first U.S. location, with a baking school attached — due to open in November, per Upper East Site and Time Out (reported Aug 31).
Tatte Bakery — UES location, address unconfirmed
One of the Israeli-inspired chain's first two New York locations, per Upper East Site and the Jewish Telegraphic Agency (reported Aug 31).
Fabrique — Lenox Hill, south of the box
The Swedish bakery chain's planned UES expansion — its own coverage points to Lenox Hill (via Upper East Site, reported Aug 31).
Wingstop — UES storefront, address unconfirmed
Preparing an Upper East Side outpost, per Upper East Site (reported Aug 31).
Jersey Mike's — UES storefront, address unconfirmed
An Upper East Side debut is close, per Upper East Site; we haven't confirmed the address falls in the box (reported Aug 31).
Heatwise (hot yoga) — 304 E 86th St
A hot-yoga studio coming to East 86th Street, reported Aug 21; the studio's own site still says 'coming soon' with no date (via East Side Feed).
Doria — Second Ave & 89th (proposed)
The Sant Ambroeus team's pitch for the old San Matteo space at 1716 Second Avenue, reported Aug 3 (via Patch).
A fortnight of openings, mostly south of the box
Our Aug 21 roundup of mid-August openings — nearly all just south of Yorkville proper (via Upper East Site).
Last reviewed 2026-08-31 · corrections: [email protected]