This summer, Angelo Sosa is all about sandwiches. The former Jean-Georges Vongerichten protégée is entering the bánh m–Num Pang arena with Xie Xie (pronounced “shay shay”). It’s the first of the chef’s planned chain of pan-Asian sandwich shops serving two-handers like the signature Cha Ca La Vong: turmeric-coated tilapia topped with cilantro, dill and caramelized onions. Taking a breather from prepping his restaurants (the Hell’s Kitchen outpost [645A 9th Ave., at W. 45th St.] is slated for early June; a St. Marks Place location [32 St. Marks Pl., betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.] will open in late summer), Sosa spoke with Josh Bernstein about why his sandwiches are like Mike Tyson, his love of burned meat and how he’ll get his tan this summer. Read more

In June, nightlife veteran Peter Shapiro will open Brooklyn Bowl, a 16-lane, 8,000-square-foot bowling alley, restaurant and concert venue in Williamsburg—a neighborhood that takes its summer fun very seriously. New York Press caught up with Shapiro to find out how his hotly anticipated lanes will fare with the McCarren Park crowd. Read more

10 Downing Food & Wine Embattled chef Jason Neroni triumphantly returns with this buzzy standout, crafting luxe renditions of rustic classics like cassoulet studded with duck meatballs and Provençal-style lamb chops. Sidewalk seating is a perk. 10 Downing St., at 6th Ave., 212-255-0300 230 Fifth One of the first big-name spots in NoMad (North of Madison Square Park), this rooftop bar—which also features a massive indoor space—might draw a stuffy crowd, but it can’t be beat as far as view and comfy deck chairs go. Worth the pricey cocktails for a sunset drink before moving on to more divey spots. 230 5th Ave., betw. W. 26th & W. 27th Sts., 212-725-4300 Read more

Nothing makes summer more enjoyable than frozen drinks, but there’s more out there than margaritas and Jamba Juice spiked with vodka. Check out these four new favorites and never go sober again! Read more