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Eat it up! Big names from the food scene will unveil tantalizing new projects in 2020

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F this year’s batch of restaurant openings is any indication, the next decade will be delicious. Here, six of the most anticipated and exciting upcoming spots in 2020 that are bound to make the choosiest foodies salivate.

Le Veau d’Or

The duo behind downtown hot spot Frenchette are heading north, and taking over a storied space. Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr, who have helmed famed restaurateur Keith McNally’s kitchens for decades, are moving into the legendary Upper East Side bistro Le Veau d’Or. For inspiration, they say they have been poring over old menus. “We plan to update and respect LVD’s classic French dishes, which have made the restaurant an enduring part of New York City’s culinary history,” says Nasr. 129 E. 60th St., late spring

SAGA

Former Eleven Madison Park chef de cuisine James Kent and his business partner Jeff Katz are opening a new fine-dining restaurant and cocktail bar above their FiDi favorite Crown Shy, which earned them a Michelin star within the first nine months. They’ve named the intimate spot on the 63rd floor using letters from their respective children’s monikers and will offer seasonal, multicourse tasting menus. 70 Pine St., early spring

Gage & Tollner

The landmarked space that held the famed Brooklyn steakhouse — which first opened in 1879 and shuttered in 2004 — has since been home to a TGI Fridays, an Arby’s and a clothing store. But restaurateur St. John Frizell is bringing it back to life. He’s teaming up with a husband-and-wife duo: builder Ben Schneider and chef Sohui Kim (left), who plans to update the menu respectfully. “It’s challenging because we are dealing with memories,” says Kim, who is busy elevating classic recipes for she-crab soup and fried chicken. Don’t worry — the gas lamps are staying. 372 Fulton St., downtown Brooklyn, February

Tavola Della Nonna

The pizza oven and surrounding bar will be the focal point of this rustic Italian trattoria, which will make its home near Lincoln Center. Chef Stratos Georgedakis, who served as executive chef at Quality Meats, will also whip up crowd-pleasers such as cacio e pepe and Florentine steak for two. 208 W. 70th St., January

Tyger

On the heels of their success with the buzzy Lower East Side eatery Chinese Tuxedo, Eddy Buckingham and Jeff Lam are continuing their love affair with Southeast Asian cuisine. “We will be challenging people’s perceptions of curry,” Buckingham, who was born in Singapore, says of the upcoming 70-seat spot. 1 Howard St., May

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Joining Jean-Georges Vongerichten and David Chang at the Seaport District’s burgeoning Pier 17, chef Andrew Carmellini will team with longtime partners Josh Pickard and Luke Ostrom to unveil a sleek Italian chophouse. They’re staying mum about the menu, but the space will be designed by the Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, known for luxe, stunning spots. Pier 17, 89 South St., spring