The New York restaurant scene is continuously changing with new hot spots opening every day. Start exploring with this guide to some of the best new places to eat and drink on Manhattan’s East Side.

Hole in the Wall, the Australian restaurant that’s a hidden gem of the Financial District, recently opened a second larger location in Murray Hill.

The casual café and restaurant — encased in a tall, floor-to-ceiling windowed room — is open all day, starting at 7am. The menu includes avocado toast, plus an eggs Benedict with pastrami-spiced smoked salmon and brown butter hollandaise.

After 6pm, the restaurant serves a seasonally changing menu of American dishes along with wine, beer, and cocktails.

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(Location: 626 First Ave., near East 36th Street)
King David Tacos opened a third location in Madison Square Park, serving Austin-style breakfast tacos stuffed with a superb mixture of egg-filled Tex-Mex bliss.

Served only during the week, the breakfast tacos are made fresh each morning, ready for hot grab & go service and fit into a busy NYC morning routine.

(Location: Corner of 26th Street and Fifth Avenue)
Nestled in Gramercy, Hidden Lane boosts handcrafted cocktails, a picturesque garden, and secluded backyard patio. The new, two-story cocktail bar has an easygoing atmosphere where you can settle in for a drink (and the perfect Instagram photo-op) any day of the week.

(Location: 129 East 15th St., between Third Avenue and Irving Place)

Come hungry! All-you-can-eat sushi joint Kikoo Sushi opened its second East Village outpost. The menu includes a variety of sushi, sashimi, teriyaki, dessert, and more starting at $30.

(Location: 141 First Ave., near East Ninth Street)
Since its humble beginnings out of a truck in 2008, Van Leeuwen has grown into a mini ice cream empire. The best part: their newest location is only a few blocks from Kips Bay Court.

The ice cream shop will serve a full menu of vegan and classic ice creams, vegan chocolate chip cookies, sundaes, and milkshakes.

(Location: 432 Third Ave., at 30th Street)

For more New York dining recommendations, check out these essential restaurants and brunch spots in Kips Bay.