The Hit List: El Colmado Opens, Baccarat Coming, Tuesdays at Alder

Up, up and away. Here’s the NYC Hit List for the second week of March. You are where you eat. So, behold, our picks for the next seven days. 4 New, 6 Returning

1/EL COLMADO BUTCHERY
2/MISSION CHINESE
3/ASIA DE CUBA
4/THE BAR AT BACCARAT
5/TEST KITCHEN TUESDAYS AT ALDER
6/LITTLE PARK
7/WASTED
8/GOEMON
9/JAVELINA
10/THE POLO BAR

1/EL COLMADO BUTCHERY Debut
Because Seamus Mullen, of Tertulia, is the best and this is his new butcher shop and restaurant in the Meatpacking District. Been a long time coming. Select meat from the case and they’ll cook it for you. // Meatpacking District. Walk-ins only.

2/MISSION CHINESE 11
Because, dude, it’s Mission Chinese. Even Adam Platt, who eschews fun at all costs, says it’s “arguably worth a two-hour wait.” Zoom, zoom. // Chinatown. No reservations and long waits in the main dining room, but plenty of space for walk-ins at the bar.

3/ASIA DE CUBA 2
Because Asia de Cuba’s return has been fun so far. Smooth, shiny space, pretty people. Start with crudo and crispy calamari. // NoHo. Book Now at Asia de Cuba

4/THE BAR AT BACCARAT Debut
Because Shea Gallante is a legit talent and lobster dumplings. Even though they’re still warming up, this one will develop well. Lobby bar upfront, Chevalier restaurant’s the main show. // Midtown. 212-790-8800

5/TEST KITCHEN TUESDAYS AT ALDER Debut
Because if Wylie’s cooking, you’re in. This Tuesday series is a $55 four-course tasting menu, showcasing new dishes while they’re still being developed. // East Village. 212-539-1900.

6/LITTLE PARK 3
Because, yep. Here it comes. Classic Carmellini, hitting the gas now. Two stars from the Times this week. Critic Wells says, “It is Mr. Carmellini’s most contemporary restaurant.” Grownups win. // TriBeCa. (212) 220-4110

7/WASTED 2
Because Blue Hill’s self-pop-up idea where mega chefs riff on reclaiming food ‘waste’ features Dan Kluger, Grant Achatz and Sean Brock in the next seven days. // Greenwich Village. 212-539-1776

8/GOEMON Debut
Because the authenticity hunters always love a new target. This is a new small box entry on Kenmare from the Corcoron team, those noted for their mastery of soba. Here the focus is Japanese curry. // Nolita. 212-226-1262

9/JAVELINA 4
Because legit Tex-Mex and great margaritas to usher in spring? Yepski. // Gramercy. (212) 539-0202.

10/THE POLO BAR 11
Because on the little polo mallet stirrers — which, of course — they have a little band of white paint where the mallet meets the post. Just like the real ones do at Ralph’s ranch. // Midtown. (212) 207-8562.

11/SURPRISE PROTIP
Congrats to our friends at Maison Premiere for the James Beard Award nomination for Outstanding Bar Program. Go tell them yourself. // Williamsburg. Book Now at Maison Premiere

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