Some sequels take longer than others. Pies ‘n’ Thighs, for example. The Williamsburg staple, serving Southern comfort food since 2006, is just now getting around to launching its next chapter. Cocina Consuelo, on the other hand, is ready to expand after just two years. We’re excited for both, but it’s worth mentioning the latter is on our Top 25. Other upcoming openings include a red sauce spot from recently crowned pizza royalty, the slightly delayed resurrection of a Thai heavyweight, and a few wildly ambitious projects that could only exist in Midtown.