Spanish fusion restaurant, Buena Vista Restaurant and Bar, is opening a second location in the East Village, according to a press release. Opening on 88 Second Ave., Buena Vista is aiming for a spring 2026 opening.
Buena Vista owner Christian Nuñez grew up in a restaurant family, taking over his father’s Midtown restaurant, International Food House Restaurant & Buffet, in 2010 and turned it into Café Nuñez. Operating two streets north of Madison Square Garden, the restaurant is a no-brainer after a basketball game or a concert.
In 2018, Nuñez opened the first Buena Vista in Hell’s Kitchen, an upscale restaurant serving modern, Euro-Caribbean food. The second location, featuring 2,000 square-feet of dining space and 80 seats, will lean more bar than restaurant, focused on its cocktail and beverage menu. However, diners can still order from a handful of shareable plates, croquettes and paellas.
“The East Village has always been one of New York’s most dynamic dining neighborhoods, and we were intentional about finding a space that supports more than just a restaurant,” Nuñez said in the release. “Buena Vista East Village represents the evolution of our brand, rooted in Latin American gastronomy, but designed for how New York dines and socializes today.”
