Two Dynamic Restaurants To Open On The Ground Floor Of The Woolworth
July 2026
The infamous Woolworth Building in Lower Manhattan is poised to usher in a new era of hospitality with the debut of two exciting restaurant concepts.
Wonder Bar will be a versatile all-day café and natural wine bar. An Italian-inspired restaurant and cultural lounge — whose name will be announced closer to opening — is also on the way.
Developed by the same visionary team at Studio Castellano, the restaurants will reinvigorate the landmark’s ground floor, reestablishing it as a dynamic hub for culture, conversation, and connection — while reinforcing the building’s role as an iconic destination for New York’s creative and professional communities.
Working alongside Cammeby’s, we’re reimagining these iconic spaces into modern, immersive, and cultural dining experiences.
“We see these concepts as more than just restaurants — each will be a unique and dynamic hub for the fashion, art, and design communities, honoring the building’s legacy while bringing new energy to downtown Manhattan which is in the midst of a culinary evolution,” Castellano said.
Wonder Bar will offer a flexible, all-day format, serving fast-casual breakfast and lunch by day and transitioning into an intimate natural wine bar at night. Located at 8 Park Place in the former Five & Dime space, the 1,100-square-foot space is being reimagined by architect Ron Castellano of Studio Castellano, who is preserving the approachable, neighborhood feel of its predecessor while introducing a fresh, contemporary sensibility. The design will balance daytime function and nighttime warmth, incorporating natural materials and subtle textures to reflect the venue’s evolving rhythm throughout the day.
Just down the hall, the Italian-inspired restaurant will occupy a larger 5,000-square-foot footprint and offer a full-service dining experience from morning through night. In addition to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktails, it will also serve as a multi-functional space for private events, cultural programming, rotating art exhibits, and live performances. This restaurant will occupy the space formerly and famously known as Wooly Public.
This is a significant part of our bigger picture goal toward reshaping and reimagining the building into a premier destination centered around the beauty of New York City’s culture, creativity and innovation.
“Together, both restaurant concepts reflect a thoughtful reimagining of one of New York’s most iconic buildings, one where hospitality, history, and design come together in a new kind of gathering space,” said Arrigo.