"A second Manhattan expansion will occupy the former Rosa Mexicano space at 61 Columbus Avenue, across from Lincoln Center, a sprawling footprint that measures about 250 seats inside and 50 al fresco. Though Barak signed the lease nearly a year ago, the previous tenant delayed vacating: “They refused to leave, but after the landlord took them to court, they finally agreed,” says Barak, who will perform a gut renovation on the space with plans to open next summer." - Beth Landman