BELOW 14TH STREET

ANDREW CARMELLINI RESTAURANT “It’s just a 15-minute walk from Locanda Verde,” said Mr. Carmellini of his yet-to-be-named project in the former Cub Room. But the food will be worlds away: Rather than Italy, he is looking to the United States, incorporating the kinds of ethnic grace notes that define the country’s cuisine today. “I think of it as the American cafe of my dreams,” he said: 131 Sullivan Street (Prince Street). November.

BELL, BOOK & CANDLE A classic pub, but so locavore that herbs and vegetables will be grown on the roof: 141 West 10th Street, (212) 414-2355. September.

CHINITO Michael Bao Huynh’s second foray south of the border this season offers a taste of southeast Asia in tacos, among other dishes: 154 Orchard Street (Stanton Street), (212) 780-0010. October.

COMPOSE Nick Curtin, who just completed a stint at Noma in Copenhagen, will be the chef of this 25-seat spot with dishes like razor clams in almond broth: 77 Worth Street (Broadway). October.