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Former Red Hook Tavern Chef Previews Cambodian Restaurant With Summer Pop-Ups
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Hōp, a forthcoming Cambodian restaurant run by two former Red Hook Tavern staffers, hosts its first pop-up series this summer. The preview menu will include grilled beef skewers, fried noodles, and rum-based drinks. The pop-ups are taking place at Hometown Bar-B-Que's event space in Industry City, Billy's Place, at 87 35th Street, near 3rd Avenue. It runs throughout August on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting on August 1 through August 24, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on those days. Reservations can be made online.
Hop's co-owners are Bun Cheam (who was previously Red Hook Tavern's executive chef) and Cait Callahan (the restaurant's former general manager and wine director). The married couple is partnering with Red Hook Tavern owner Billy Durney for their new restaurant, which will operate under the Four Glover group (also includes Hometown Bar-B-Que, hence the pop-up location, and Sag Harbor Tavern).
Hōp is one of the Khmer phrases for 'to eat' (pronounced 'hope'); it'll open in Red Hook at 58 Van Brunt Street, near Sackett Street, in late 2025.
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Chef Morimoto comes to New Jersey with new Japanese restaurant
Globally famous Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto is unveiling his newest restaurant across the Hudson River this month. MM by Morimoto will open in Montclair, New Jersey, at 193 Glenridge Avenue on Thursday, July 31. The menu will feature the chef's signature Japanese cuisine with Western approaches; think sushi, steaks, tuna pizza, and more, along with a full bar with sake. The 12,799-square-foot space fits 200-plus diners with an omakase bar and dining room. Takeout sushi boxes will be available later. Reservations can be booked online now.
This is the notable chef's return to a full-on Japanese restaurant in some time. It's part of Morimoto's partnership with the Montclair Hospitality Group. And a second location of MM BY Morimoto is slated to open in New York City later this year, too.
Brooklyn bakery opens new takeout window
Brooklyn bakery Poppy's expanded with a third location this month, as reported by Eater contributor Andrea Strong on her Substack the Strong Buzz. The new Poppy's Outpost is a takeout window operating out of the bakery's commissary kitchen in Carroll Gardens at 191 Columbia Street, near Degraw Street, which opened on Tuesday, July 23. Owner Jamie Erickson tells the newsletter that the team will test out baked goods, as well as offer other pastries and coffee for daytime services. Expect items like egg danishes, chai spice buns, cherry galettes, and much more.
