Restos

Restos Credit: Evan Sung

For New Yorkers who love dining out (and really, is there any other kind?), the excitement of the new year is magnified by a new crop of restaurants. In the spirit of new beginnings, here are some of the most highly anticipated openings of 2012. Start your reservation-making now.

Steak 'n Shake
1695 Broadway, at W. 53rd St., 212-247-6584
Opening: January 12*
The first outpost of this famed Midwestern burger chain - best known for its Steakburgers, which can be topped with a variety of meats, cheeses, veggies and sauces - is set to open next to the Ed SullivanTheater in midtown. For those who don't want to indulge in an entire burger, mini-Steakburger "shooters" are also available.

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