New to the scene...

It’s a little bit country...and a lot of Southern comfort food. a 28,000 square-foot four-story fusion of a live music venue and dining space, is now open in the Theater District (1604 Broadway). Expect live music throughout the day, curated by Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, the weekly country music stage show that’s been broadcast on the radio for nearly a century. The ground floor is a retail space, while the second and third floors house a twostory restaurant, bar and performance stage. The fourth floor features a concert space called The Studio at Opry City Stage. The food, led by the team behind includes highlights like Pimento Cheese Dip served with saltine crackers and celery ($15); a Biscuit Basket with cinnamon butter and honey ($12); and a Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich with pickles on a brioche bun ($21). Eye candy includes art installations and exhibits that pay tribute to some of the Opry’s artists and performances. Here’s some sweet news.

celebrates its grand opening Thursday after a move to a bigger space in Times Square. The new location (20 Times Square, which is 701 7th Ave.) will be nearly three times the size of its original location in the nabe, measuring in at about 6,000 square feet. Festivities start at 10 a.m., and the first 1,000 attendees will get a gift. If you miss out on that, just explore the new attractions, which include Hershey’s Kitchens Bakery (serving warm-baked goods and beverages); Hershey’s S’mores Experience; and a chance to personalize your Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar wrapper.