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Derek Lin, previously of Flushing’s Jade House, becomes executive chef at Juniper as of June 2024. The Midtown spot will now offer more salads and grain bowls.
August 07, 2026
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Three bakeries opened on Franklin Street in Greenpoint this June. Early morning lines have formed daily since opening week.
August 07, 2026
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Neptune Diner in Astoria closed after its brunch service on Saturday, June 22. The restaurant had operated for over 30 years on Astoria Boulevard.
August 07, 2026
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More than 25 restaurants in Lower Manhattan launched summer menus in June 2024. New offerings include chilled dishes and blended cocktails.
August 07, 2026
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At least twelve Lower East Side bars have updated menus for August. The changes coincide with increased late-summer foot traffic.
August 02, 2026
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Since May 2024, at least seven seafood pop-up stands have opened along the East River. Vendors report average weekend foot traffic of 500 to 800 visitors.
August 02, 2026
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Chef Lina Morales has exited Midtown's Cavanaugh's Steakhouse as of June 3. She will lead the kitchen at a new Brooklyn restaurant this summer.
August 02, 2026
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Plant Theory, a vegan bakery, opened on July 8 at 2269 Amsterdam Avenue. The shop offers dairy-free pastries and coffee to Upper West Side residents.
August 02, 2026
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Café Lafayette, a Soho fixture since 1997, closed after dinner service on June 8, 2024. Owner Lucien Dubois confirmed the closure Sunday morning.
August 02, 2026
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Astoria will see two new Greek restaurants open on 30th Avenue by August 2024. Both focus on regional specialties rather than broad Mediterranean fare.
August 02, 2026
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Urbanspace Vanderbilt replaced four vendors on June 3. Multiple new stalls began service at the food hall, located near Grand Central Terminal.
August 01, 2026
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Several Astoria Greek restaurants, including Taverna Kyclades and Gregory's 26 Corner Taverna, updated seafood menus in late May. Lobster and octopus dishes now reflect a 15-22% increase in wholesale cost since January.
August 01, 2026