New York

• Fall haul. This month sees the arrival of Rose Hall on West Houston Street, a Caribbean-Cuban eatery from partners Dale Linton, a former bartender at Alva, and Scott Gordon Somers, onetime manager at Scully on Spring. Chef Aaron Bashy (Alva) does such Caribbean-inspired dishes as rum-glazed ribs with tropical fruit, spicy pumpkin soup with cassava chips, and smoked marlin with capers, red onions, and coco bread. Architect Akira Bryson has created a updated colonial decor, with colorful waitstaff uniforms by Cuban designer Antonio Gual.

• Dan Kobin of the Flatiron's Abby has purchased the restaurant and changed the name to Dano.

• Space-theme eatery Mars 2112 has opened in the basement of the Theater District's Paramount Plaza. The $20 million, 400-seat venture features bubbling volcanic craters, blue lava fountain, and roaming Martians. Sup on Ziggy Stardust's spaghetti, paired with barbecued pork, or on a lunar lamb shank.

• What a...Coup has opened on East 6th Street under chef Karin Trouyet (Christer's and Aquavit in New York, and Restaurant La Cartuja in Mexico City). A French-American menu includes such Mexican-influenced dishes as grilled achiote pork chop with pickled red onions, and bean stew with chorizo and shaved Manchego cheese. The bi-level space seats 80; the lushly landscaped garden can accommodate 50.

• Word is that Stephen Kalt (Spartina) has purchased the Upper West Side's Museum Cafe and will soon unveil it as a Spartina offshoot.

• Union Square Cafe duo Danny Meyer and Michael Romano have opened Eleven Madison Park with chef Kerry Heffernan (Hotel Westbury, One Fifth Avenue) at the helm. The sumptuous Art Deco dining room, complete with 35-foot-high windows overlooking Madison Square Park, serves such signature dishes as veal shank with Swiss chard, and rouget topped with a black olive-anchovy sauce. Next door is sister restaurant Tabla, with an Indian-influenced menu from Bombay native Floyd Cardoz, former sous-chef at Lespinasse.

• Henry Meer, the chef/owner of SoHo's Cub Room, has opened City Hall in TriBeCa, serving grilled meats and fish, and selections from the raw bar.

• More than the name has changed at David Ruggerio's Le Chantilly, now called David Ruggerio. The menu has shifted toward such cosmopolitan dishes as a whimsical pupu platter with foie gras skewered on fresh licorice and lobster egg rolls, and garlic-roasted pork shank with wild greens and hominy.

• Upper West Side favorite Rain has opened an offshoot on the Upper East Side, in the space formerly occupied by Bobby Flay's Mesa City. The new location serves the same Thai-Malaysian-Vietnamese fare in a sumptuous colonial setting.

• Vincent Scotto, the former chef at Midtown's Fresco, is scheduled to open Scopa next month on a restaurant-rich stretch of Madison Avenue in the 20s. The bi-level space is Venetian in style, complete with colorful glass chandeliers, and houses a take-out market as well.

• Bobby Ochs (Mulholland Drive Cafe) has opened Peaches on East 63rd Street with partner Marla Maples. Many of the Georgia Peach's Southern favorites are on the menu, executed by Antonio Maroto (Flowers).

• Salad bar Tossed on Park Avenue South offers made-to-order salads and 22 types of beer and wine in a hip setting. Expect loads of models from the nearby Elite agency.

• Christina's Country Kitchen is not your average diner. Located near the Lincoln Tunnel on Tenth Avenue at 37th Street, the property includes a garden with goldfish pond and waterfall, and a cozy front porch. All this plus all-day breakfasts.

• Rafael Palomino, the chef behind the Theater District's supper club Bistro Latino, has opened Sonora, a Southwestern-Mexican eatery, on East 39th Street.

• The Place has taken over the West Village space briefly inhabited by Corsica. Chef Mallory Buford, a veteran of both Indigo and Luma, prepares such dishes as goat cheese ravioli, risotto with vegetables, and flank steak in a rustic, comfortable setting.

• ABC Carpet and Home president Evan Cole is opening a cafe on the store's lower level. The Art Nouveau decor is being shipped in from a restaurant in São Paulo, Brazil.

• Michael Fidele, former general manager at TriBeCa's Obeca Li, has teamed up with model brother Jason to open James Bistro on Tenth Avenue at 22nd Street. The inexpensive French-Asian menu includes chicken and beef satays, noodles, and lobster club with Thai spices. The narrow room is stacked with fashion magazines and serves an all-day menu, making it a good pit stop while touring Chelsea's happening gallery scene.

• Brad Kelley has transformed the former Bop space on Prince Street into Kin Khao Market, a take-out joint offering such Asian specialties as Mongolian barbecue, spicy curries, and dim sum.

• Grand Central Update: Eateries coming to the newly refurbished terminal include Matthew Kenney's Mediterranean-themed Metrazur, a Mike's Takeaway offshoot, Drink City by City Bakery, a branch of Brooklyn favorite Junior's, Caviarteria, Zócalo, Citarella, Two Boots Pizza, Campbell Apartment by Bar & Books, and Cipriani Dolce. The station will also house about two dozen food stalls in the Grand Central Market, and a seasonal market in Vanderbilt Hall.

• It's official. Ristorante San Pietro is the real thing, the "most authentic Italian restaurant in New York," as recognized recently by the Italian govern-ment. The award comes after years of showcasing the classic cuisine of southern Italy under owner Gerardo Bruno.

• Edible art is on the plate during this month's Lillet Chelsea Feast of the Senses, when chefs from 12 Chelsea restaurants will re-create succulent versions of the works hanging in neighborhood art galleries. Participating restaurants include Luma, Chelsea Bistro & Bar, Follonico, Gascogne, La Luncheonette, and Daniella.