Openings Roundup

Back Forty: Peter Hoffman of Savoy brings his fresh-from-the-farm mentality to the East Village, complete with farm implements decorating the walls. The term "Back Forty" referred to the undeveloped quarter of a 160-acre homestead where farm families went to relax and unwind. The menu may be small, but includes a grass-fed beef burger, Maine shrimp and bacon beignets, and a whole grilled Catskill trout. Wash it down with a house cocktail, or if you've got a sweet tooth, a root beer float. 190 Avenue B, near 12th Street, 212-388-1990.

Hi-Life: The neon sign is back on the Upper East Side. Owner Earl Greer will be opening in his new location on October 22nd with chef Braden Reardon of Odeon and Café Cluny at the helm, offering an updated American Brasserie menu. The East Side location will join its Upper West Side sibling and will feature a lengthy list of cocktails. Amen to that. 1503 Second Avenue at 78th Street, 212-628-5433.

Bocca di Bacco: Sure, it calls itself a wine bar, and it does offer forty selections by the glass, but the food goes beyond antipasti to include panini, pasta, and even lamb osso buco. Chef Roberto Passon has collaborated with brothers Enrico and Robert Malta to create this cozy spot in Hell's Kitchen. 828 Ninth Ave between 54th and 55th Streets, 212-265-8828.