ellabess

1) Nolita: The space that used to be Ellabess inside the Nolitan Hotel has reopened as Cantine Parisienne. Zagat learns that the menu by chef Marcel Angez is "French with American influence" and that Villa Pacri's Maxime Paul-Mercier is a partner. Status: Certified Open; 30 Kenmare St., 212-966-2740.

3) Flatiron District: The Broadway location of the smash-hit Cambodian sandwich shop Num Pang...

This casual restaurant is run by the company that owns L’Artusi and Anfora in the West Village. In the kitchen is Troy Unruh, creating dishes like fried chicken with pickled watermelon and rhubarb clafouti with sweet corn ice cream.

The pros from dell'anima et al branch away from Italian with slick New American spot. Market-driven menu shows ambition, matches salmon confit with blueberries and juniper lamb jus, pork tenderloin with grilled stone fruit and shrimp broth. Grilled sweetbreads to start, syncing fava beans, almonds, and a cherry glaze. Nolitan Hotel digs make for modern vibe, rounded off by white oak and...

ellabess, a seasonal American restaurant headed by acclaimed chef Troy Unruh, will be operated by Epicurean Management, the hospitality company whose restaurants include New York City favorites dell’anima, L’Artusi and Anfora. Unruh will offer guests a variety of market fresh dishes, such as Peeky Toe Crab with Squash, Uni Butter, Cilantro, and Sesame Cracker; Roasted Lamb Sirloin with Black...