3) East Village: Page Six revealed details of Bowery Wine Co., a new East Village wine bar involving action star Bruce Willis on Monday: "'It's upscale and loungy,' says owner Chris Sileo, formerly beverage director at The Plaza. 'We'll have high-end, light fare that will include paninis, salads and desserts.' Willis and his pals, 'Sopranos' regulars Vincent Curatola and John Ventimiglia, already christened the place at a private party last week." The Post reports it as opening this weekend. Status: Not open, management says they 'hope' to open Monday. 13 E. 1st Street; (212) 614-0800. [NYP]

4) West Village: Direct from CrazyDiazLand, comes word of a new restaurant called Thunder Jackson’s opening in the old Wok ‘n’ Roll space. Abbe’s early review: “Ah so i went for dinner the other night. and i gotta say: i totally love it. i tried the BBQ jalapeño wings, the seared ahi tuna, the escargot, the porterhouse, and the burger. and they were all SLAMMIN i am not even kidding. even the fries were great.” Entertaining as always. Status: No phone listed, but signs point to open. 169 Bleecker Street; no phone listed. [PX This]

5) Chelsea: The latest in gimmicky eateries is baked-potato bar, Totally Baked, reported open this week by TONY, with these details: "Lowbrow stuffings include Buffalo chicken, and a $55 truffle potato (that’s truffle butter, oil, salt and freshly shaved truffles).” Some Flickr plywood also surfaced earlier this week. Status: Not Open. Monday at 11am. 8 W 18th Street; 646-336-6118 [TONY]

6) East Village: On Tuesday Imbible reported on the opening of Berry Bistro, in the old Twisted Burger space, confirming open status via walk-by. A Yelp user chimed in with a suspiciously shilly-sounding first review: “I had the most amazing pasta--penne with cauliflower and roasted pine nuts and currants in a light garlic-butter sauce! Status: Phone line is messed up, but signs point to open. 430 E. 14th Street; 646-595-4244. [Imbible]

7) Red Hook: Gothamist has the word on a stealthy Red Hook opening this week of tapas bar and grocer, Reds Produce. Details include: “In the wake of New York haute cuisine, where tapas are overdressed and overpriced.” The menu is simple: Tortilla Española ($4), Boquerones ($4), assorted olives ($3), bocadillos, and a dozen meat and cheese choices.” Status: Unknown, no answer to calls. 289 Columbia Street, Red Hook; 718-506-5432. [Gothamist]

8) Sunset Park: TONY has it that a new brick oven pizza joint, Toby's Public House has opened in Sunset Park this week: “Located just past the Prospect Expwy, comes courtesy of Christine Iu, also the owner of KitchenBar. Pies range from basic to haute, such as the tartufata topped with black-truffle cream sauce, ricotta, house-baked ham and black-truffle oil.” Status: Certified Open. 686 Sixth Avenue, Sunset Park; 718-788-1186. [TONY]

9) Astoria: Joey in Astoria has it that new Greek eatery Akti will open tomorrow. Details are scarce but she notes: “Akti is the sister restaurant of Table 30. It will offer authentic Greek lunch and dinner specialties. A review will come soon...” Status: Opening tomorrow afternoon. Corner of 35th Street and 30th Avenue. 718.721.3530. [Joey in Astoria]

10) Williamsburg: The Times does some minor reporting on the opening of Mighty Diamond in Billyburg this week, even though the place has been open for almost five months: “A Caribbean-inspired vegetarian menu can be washed down with beer and wine at this spot, from the owners of Daddy’s, a bar down the block.” Status: Certified Five Months Old. 347 Graham Avenue, Williamsburg; 718-384-7778. [NYT]