Molly's Cupcakes, John Brown Smokehouse, More Now Open

1) West Village: Yesterday the first New York branch of Chicago favorite Molly's Cupcakes opened at 228 Bleecker Street. They offer five cake flavors, five frosting options, and optional fillings for the center. Status: Certified Open; 228 Bleecker Street, 212-414-2253.

2) Long Island City: Edible Queens reports that John Brown Smokehouse opened last week in Long Island City. Pitmaster Josh Bowen hails from Kansas City, so expect "St. Louis cut spare ribs and brisket rubbed with a mixture of brown sugar, salt, cayenne and other things," and burnt ends. Status: Certified Open; 25-08 37 Avenue, Long Island City, 718-361-0085.

3) Upper East Side: Felice Ristorante & Wine Bar, a new restaurant from the owners of Felice Wine Bar is opening on 1st Avenue and 83rd Street tonight. Designed by the man behind Ruschmeyer’s in Montauk, Felice will serve chicken milanese with arugula and cherry tomatoes, pappardelle with sweet sausage, fresh porcini mushrooms, endive and truffle oil, a large selection of crostini, and more, alongside a 100-bottle wine list. Status: Opening tonight; 1593 First Ave., 212-249-4080.

4) Lower East Side: After a delayed post July 4th opening slate, it looks like Neopolitan-focused Taverna de Bocco is gearing up to open its refurbished facade to LES-ers tonight, according to Bowery Boogie. Not much is known about the menu, and its liquor license retains uncertain status thanks to the antics of Community Board 3, but owner Maurizio Crescenzo has been working on a reimagination of the interior and garden dining is definite. We look forward to seeing what the southern Italian cooks up. Status: Most likely opening tonight; 175 Ludlow St.

5) Midtown: Midtown Lunch reports that the Rockefeller Center location of Jamba Juice is open after a year of waiting. Status: Certified Open; Rock Center Concourse.
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