Friedman's Delicatessen, a 50-seater at Chelsea Market, opened last Friday, despite the Times' report that it opens tomorrow. Interestingly, while it keeps kosher, it doesn't keep kosher hours: It's open on Friday and Saturday.

We have an update to add to our earlier report regarding the 356 Bowery spaces that used to be Marion's and M&R Bar. Marion's will reopen in the next few weeks as Antik (not Antique), a "semi-private" cocktail lounge. Meanwhile downstairs, M&R Bar has become a British pub by the name of King's Cross and is in soft-opening mode.

The Scotto family has set a May opening for their newest venue, another branch of Fresco on the Go, located at 10 Hanover Square in the Financial district. Designed by Studio GAIA, the 8,000-sq.-ft. space will combine elements of a retail store, restaurant and party space.

Cross your fingers: eighty one, the longtime-in-the-works American from chef Ed Brown (ex Sea Grill) is now scheduled to open Monday, February 18th, at 45 W. 81st St.

This May, Chelsea gets another dining option with new organic market/cafe Simple Kitchen, tucked away at 361 W. 17th Street. According to owner Lisa Underwood, the storefront will feature an array of soups, salads and sandwiches.

And coming this October to 155 Varick Street is the City Winery, a wine bar and event space from Michael Dorf (the Knitting Factory) that will also have its own winery where 200 members to make their own private-label wine in their own barrels (via Brooklyn Vegan).