Openings Roundup

Graffiti: Pastry Chef Jehangir Mehta, who has spent time at Aix, Jean Georges, Vong, and Union Pacific, takes a stab at the world of the savory. He has opened a restaurant and bakery in the East Village with a "global bistro comfort food" menu. Offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, Graffiti serves up baked goods, coffee and tea, and a dinner menu where the dishes range in size from "nibbles" to "all mine." For the kicker, the spray cans and markers are provided in the bathrooms, where graffiti is heartily encouraged. 224 East 10th Street, 212-677-0695.

Shorty’s.32: Josh Eden, who has worked under both Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Tom Valenti, is stepping out on his own. This casual 32-seat neighborhood restaurant features a twist on classic American comfort food -- look for the likes of braised pork belly with cranberry bean salad, pan seared black bass with quinoa and pickled beets, and belly-warming braised short ribs with elbow macaroni and grilled baby leeks. Wash it down with updated versions of classic coctails or some wine from their 60-bottle wine list. 199 Prince Street between Sullivan and Macdougal Streets, 212-375-8275.

Primehouse New York: The latest addition to the Stephen Hanson empire is all about the bull. Literally. Prime 207L is the Black Angus steer that provides the genetic material behind all of Primehouse's steaks. Executive Chef Jason Miller serves up his take on the traditional steakhouse, offering tableside tartare and Caesar salad (crab croutons optional), with updated additions like a kumomoto oyster bake and kobe "tootsie rolls." And then there's the steak, all aged with Himalayan sea salt. 381 Park Ave. South at 27th Street, 212-824-2600.