From globally inspired fine dining in South City to a revolving sushi bar in the Delmar Loop, a Midtown market and a new spot for Mexican food in South County, these are the new restaurants we’re loving.
Mortar & Pestle
Tucked into Southampton, Mortar & Pestle brings globally inspired, spice-forward cooking to a space that feels intimate and transportive. The restaurant comes from partners Nhat Nguyen and Remy Javed, who previously ran a catering operation together. They opened the brick-and-mortar in the former Copper Pig space, previously owned by Nguyen, a legacy that now lives on in the cocktail list. Inside, the polished but comfortable room glows. Moody, low lighting casts everything in a warm golden hue, with earthy furnishings in greens, tans and beiges…