A cool, airy, elegant atmosphere surrounded guests on Sunday, June 9, as they attended a soft-opening cocktail reception for De Novo, a new European-style pub in Edgewater. Owner Demetri Malki and Executive Chef Adolfo Marisi greeted family members, friends, and associates, who enjoyed an afternoon of gourmet hors d’oeuvres and libations against a backdrop of panoramic views of the Hudson River. The restaurant opens to the public on Wednesday, June 12.