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Downtown restaurants are adding local tomatoes and corn to menus in August. The Union Square Greenmarket reports peak supply of field tomatoes through Labor Day.
August 11, 2026
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Café Luxembourg, a bistro on West 70th Street, closed on June 30 after 18 years. Ownership cited labor costs in a message to patrons.
August 11, 2026
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Several Bushwick pizzerias, including Ops and Archie’s Bar & Pizza, noted a 30% rise in sales after 10 p.m. in June 2024. Outdoor patios remained active past midnight.
August 11, 2026
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Chef Andrea Kim will leave La Terrasse in Midtown after five years. Chef Lucien Dubois will assume the role in September.
August 11, 2026
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Three restaurants opened in Long Island City in June. The new venues are near Hunters Point South Park.
August 11, 2026
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On June 3, 2024, the NYC Department of Health announced expanded inspections of outdoor dining sheds. More than 12,000 sheds are licensed citywide.
August 10, 2026
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The Harlem Food Festival will take place on Saturday, June 15, at Marcus Garvey Park. Over 30 vendors are scheduled to participate.
August 10, 2026
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Elena Kim, pastry chef at Buvette for six years, will join a new Chelsea restaurant opening in July. The move signals changes for both venues.
August 10, 2026
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Gallagher’s Steakhouse in Midtown will debut a new menu on August 7, including three plant-based entrées. The restaurant first opened in 1927.
August 10, 2026
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Cousin John’s Bakery in Park Slope closed on June 30 after 24 years in business. Owners cited steep rent increases as a key factor.
August 10, 2026
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Sushi Ando, a 12-seat counter on Orchard Street, began serving after midnight on June 8. The spot has seen lines form as late as 2 a.m.
August 10, 2026
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Three new restaurants debut along Harlem’s Restaurant Row in June 2024. These include a West African café, a Southern bistro, and a taqueria.
August 09, 2026