Pino Luongo, a pioneer in popularizing Tuscan cuisine in America, is branching out to Soho. Luongo, who runs the successful Morso on East 59th Street, has signed a lease to launch an eatery in the former Milady’s bar space at 160 Prince St., at the corner of Thompson.

The 1,850-square-foot restaurant is expected to open in the fall. The deal was brokered by Eastern Consolidated principal James Famularo for the landlord and Eastern’s Jeff Geoghegan and Greg Goldberg for the tenant. The “ask” on the 10-year lease was $35,000 per month.