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Con Edison reported a 9% increase in peak electricity demand in June 2024. Midtown staples including Grand Central Oyster Bar are adjusting summer menus.
August 14, 2026
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At least eight new restaurants have opened along Roosevelt Avenue since July 2024. Operators cite increased foot traffic and neighborhood growth.
August 14, 2026
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Selkie in Greenpoint is adjusting its menu in June 2024, increasing raw bar selections. The restaurant has expanded oyster and crudo options.
August 13, 2026
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Corner Bakery closed its doors on June 23 after 38 years in Ridgewood. The space will be replaced by a Korean grill restaurant later this year.
August 13, 2026
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Chef Lila Navarro has left Trattoria Lupo after five years. The Midtown Italian restaurant opened in 2018.
August 13, 2026
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Temperatures in Manhattan reached 94°F on June 21, prompting several restaurants, including L'Artusi and Balthazar, to reduce outdoor seating.
August 13, 2026
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Several downtown fine dining restaurants, including Eleven Madison Park and Llama San, launch seasonal tasting menus this week. Menus highlight summer produce from June 5.
August 12, 2026
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Sylvia’s, the Harlem soul food landmark, reopened June 20 with chef Byron Wilson and a reduced menu. The restaurant originally opened in 1962.
August 12, 2026
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Several SoHo bakeries have reduced hours in August 2024. Dominique Ansel Bakery reports a 20% increase in cold brew sales.
August 12, 2026
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Chef Marcus Kim stepped down from Midtown Bistro on June 3. Incoming chef Lila Demetriou may shift the menu toward Mediterranean cuisine.
August 12, 2026
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Seabright Grill opened its doors on June 10 at 208 Prospect Park West. The seafood-focused restaurant seats 60 guests, with 40 outdoors.
August 12, 2026
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Chinatown saw over 40 temporary street food vendors set up during the August 2024 Hungry Ghost Festival. NYPD records show a 30% increase from last year.
August 11, 2026