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Chelsea Bistro 'Le Jardin' Shuts Doors After Seven Years
Le Jardin, a Chelsea French bistro, has closed after seven years amid rising rents and pandemic pressures.
April 13, 2026
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East Village Welcomes Japanese Izakaya 'Hikari' on 2nd Avenue
Hikari, a Japanese izakaya, has opened in the East Village replacing a former Thai spot. It serves small plates and specializes in sake.
April 13, 2026
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East Harlem’s El Molino Updates Menu with Afro-Caribbean Flavors
El Molino in East Harlem refreshed its menu in April, adding Afro-Caribbean dishes alongside its existing Latin American offerings.
April 13, 2026
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Chef Maya Li Joins Soho’s Café Clementine as Executive Chef
Maya Li has taken over as executive chef at Café Clementine in Soho, starting April 1, with plans to refresh the menu while maintaining some classics.
April 13, 2026
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The Black Pearl Revises Menu to Feature More Seafood Dishes
Chelsea’s The Black Pearl revises its menu, adding more sustainable seafood options and seasonal dishes.
April 13, 2026
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Italian Eatery Il Forno Adds Expanded Outdoor Seating on Mulberry Street
Il Forno on Mulberry Street has expanded outdoor seating under the city’s Open Restaurants program.
April 13, 2026
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Lower East Side’s Café Miro Shifts Focus to Coffee and Pastries
Café Miro in the Lower East Side narrows its offerings to focus on coffee and pastries.
April 12, 2026
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Sushi Bar 88 Revises Menu to Include More Affordable Options
Sushi Bar 88 in Midtown introduces affordable menu items to broaden its customer base.
April 12, 2026
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New Vegan Café Sprout House Opens in Harlem
Sprout House, a vegan café emphasizing local ingredients, opens in Harlem’s Frederick Douglass Boulevard corridor.
April 12, 2026
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Chef Lena Park Appointed Head Chef at The Bradford in Williamsburg
Lena Park, formerly of Riverstone, has been named head chef at Williamsburg’s The Bradford.
April 12, 2026
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Tribeca Seafood Spot Introduces New Raw Bar Under Chef Maria Delgado
Blue Tide in Tribeca adds a raw bar under new chef Maria Delgado, focusing on sustainable and seasonal shellfish.
April 12, 2026
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Lower Manhattan Pizzeria Revamps Menu to Include Vegan and Gluten-Free Options
Pizzeria Stella in the Financial District adds vegan and gluten-free pizzas to its menu, responding to customer demand.
April 12, 2026