A new species of restaurant: Pig and Khao

New to the scene...

Former “Top Chef” contestant Leah Cohen makes her New York debut with Pig and Khao (pigandkhao.com). The lower East Side joint is serving shared plates inspired by the flavors of Thailand and the Philippines.

A new West Village spot is transporting diners to Spain. Barraca (barracanyc.com ), a collaboration between restaurateur Hector Sanz and chef Jesus Nunez, offers tapas, paella and flatbread (above r.).

Prime at the Bentley rooftop opens on Sunday. The latest glatt kosher establishment from the Prime Hospitality Group will boast 360-degree views of the skyline and a fish-driven menu.

Get it while you can...

Cambodian sandwich shop Num Pang (numpangnyc. com, owners at r.) has teamed with Floyd Cardoz for their latest “Chefs Give Back” special. A percentage of sales from the Cardoz Pang, made with black pepper lamb and a yogurt sauce ($9.25), will go to the Young Scientist Foundation and Tuesday’s Children. It’ll be on the menu through Oct. 12.

Happening this week...

James Beard Award-winner Leonard Lopate’s three-part food series kicks off on Wednesday. “Lopate & Locavores” will explore today’s rising culinary stars and the foraged food phenomenon. For a full lineup, check out thegreenespace.org. For tickets, try the greene space. org/locavores.

Also Wednesday, Corkbuzz hosts Regional Roundtable, a taste and talk event ($60, corkbuzz.com). Led by one of their sommeliers, the discussion will focus on benchmark wines from Rhône.

The fifth International Chinese Culinary Competition returns to Times Square (r.) on Thursday and Friday. Watch as contestants duke it out in a fierce cook off, featuring five different regional cuisines (culinary.ntdtv.com/en).

On Saturday, the historic Grand Central Oyster Bar will host its 10th annual Oyster Frenzy (oysterbarny.com). The free event includes shucking competitions, celeb chef demonstrations and plenty of bivalve tastings (far r.).

Bon appetit! Le Taste of France (letasteoffrance.com) comes to New York this weekend. The daytime fair will showcase tasty bites, a French flea market and wine tastings ($30 admission; food will range from $4 to $10). The Saturday soiree will boast meet-and-greets with top chefs ($149). Proceeds will benefit Action Against Hunger.

On Monday, celebrate Spanish food, wine and culture at Beekman Beer Garden as part of

El Coto de Rioja Paella Parade ($50 for one, $90 for two, elcotopaellaparade.com). Sample variations of the rice dish alongside a trio of Spanish wines.

Coming in Sunday Eats...

We check out the must-try restaurants and bars of the fall.

Food Network’s Sunny Anderson talks about her new series, “Home Made in America.”

Our journey along the Q line continues to Lexington Ave. and 59th St.

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