Openings Roundup

Johnny Utah's -- Nothing says classy like a mechanical bull and an enormous bourbon selection. Marlon Manton, formerly of Blue Smoke, will be serving up twists on Tex-Mex, including Texas brisket with red-eye gravy, and smoked chorizo with pickled okra. 25 West 51st Street, (212) 265-8824.

Noble Food and Wine - Talk about taking your wine seriously -- these guys have a high-tech wine preservation system allowing them to pour eight different bottles by the glass without risk of spoilage for up to two months. What does this mean for you? That you'll get to taste some mighty fine wine at relative bargain prices. The American menu is fairly straightforward, including classics like roast chicken and more creative variations like quail with black mission figs and chanterelles, but the wine is placed in center stage. 7 Spring Street near Bowery, (212) 777-0877.

The Blue Seats -- Yes, it's a sports bar, named after seats at Madison Square Garden; there are 72 high-definition TV's, but the menu is a far cry from chicken fingers and cheez whiz nachos. Natasha Navidad, formerly of Bull's Head Tavern and the Black Bear Lodge serves up a menu including a raw bar, Philly cheesesteak sliders, scallops wrapped in bacon, and veal parmigiana heroes. For Sunday morning games, she's got a full brunch menu. 157 Ludlow St, between Rivington and Stanton, (212) 614-1494.

And take note, recently opened Côte d'Or has changed its name to Charolais, so as to avoid a potential legal battle.