YOU CAN ALREADY GET HAND-ROLLED PASTA at Laurenzo’s Restaurant on Washington Avenue. The Italian and steak-focused restaurant from the Laurenzo family, best known for its matriarch Ninfa, who opened her eponymous Mexican spot in 1973, welcomed a sequel last Monday with the opening of Laurenzo’s Bar & Grill in Midtown. And according to executive chef and co-owner Domenic Laurenzo, the new spot is already distinguishing itself from its older sibling.

Next Monday, the restaurant at 1910 Bagby Street will host its first weekly Prime Rib & Wine night, with Laurenzo’s signature cut served for $2-per-ounce and $5 glasses of select wines.  On Tuesday, discounted ribeye and filet will be offered alongside $3 draught beer and $4 frozen margaritas. Chef Donny Navarrete is finalizing the menu for the brunch that will debut the following Sunday, with offerings to include crab omelettes modeled on Laurenzo’s crab enchiladas, chicken-and-waffles, and Bananas Foster pancakes.