Williamsburg’s Ensenada (168 Borinquen Place, at South Second Street) — the Mexican seafood spot from co-owner Bryce David with chef Luis Herrera and partner Ahmet Erkaya — will close on October 26, citing a dip in sales and rising operating costs. The team stressed that rent wasn’t the issue, but rather a tough financial climate, and plans to host a farewell gathering after the final service.
When it debuted in 2022, Eater praised Ensenada’s seafood-focused menu, especially the tempura-fried fish tacos and the al pastor branzino tacos layered with pineapple butter, calling them standouts worth seeking out.
NYC changeups for World’s 50 Best Bars
The World’s 50 Best Bars for 2025, announced Wednesday, October 8, in Hong Kong, welcomed Greenwich Village’s two-part standout Sip & Guzzle to the coveted group (No. 39). The nearly two-year-old project from alums of Angel’s Share, Employees Only, and Alinea is a take on Tokyo cocktail destination the SG Club. Three other NYC bars reappeared on the global list this year: East Village’s Superbueno made a solid jump from No. 27 to No. 12; Lower East Side’s Double Chicken Please fell from No. 14 to No. 41; and FiDi’s sky-high bar Overstory from the late James Kent dropped dramatically, from No. 15 to No. 46. –T.P.
Starting today, Thursday, October 9, Crown Shy (70 Pine Street at Pearl Street) will serve weekday lunch from noon to 2 p.m., with executive chef Jassimran Singh offering dishes like sourdough kulcha baked in a tandoor and pork Milanese with curry bearnaise.