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Astoria’s Neptune Diner Shuts After 42 Years, Korean BBQ to Replace Icon
Neptune Diner in Astoria, Queens closed June 30 after 42 years in business. A new Korean BBQ concept is expected to open this fall.
July 23, 2026
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Summer Brings Menu Changes to Midtown and Lower Manhattan Restaurants
More than 40 restaurants in Midtown and Lower Manhattan have updated their menus for summer 2024. Chefs cite rising kitchen temperatures as a driving factor.
July 23, 2026
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New Outdoor Dining Rules Affect Manhattan Sidewalk Cafés in July
The city’s new permanent outdoor dining rules took effect July 3, 2024. More than 1,200 sidewalk cafés are required to comply.
July 22, 2026
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Beloved Harlem Soul Food Institution Amy Ruth’s Closes After 24 Years
Amy Ruth’s, a landmark on West 116th Street, served its last customers on June 23. The restaurant opened in 1999.
July 22, 2026
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Astoria Bakeries Introduce Peach Pastries as Queens Night Market Nears
Several Astoria bakeries released peach-based pastries starting June 10, 2024. The launches coincide with the return of Queens Night Market.
July 22, 2026
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Chef Alicia Ramos Leaves Fennel & Fig in Brooklyn for Downtown Venture
Alicia Ramos, chef at Fennel & Fig since 2022, announced her departure on June 13. She will lead a new project in Manhattan's downtown.
July 22, 2026
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Brooklyn Pizzerias Like L&B Spumoni Gardens Test Frozen Slices for Lunch Rush
As of June 2024, three Brooklyn pizza shops are offering frozen slices for takeaway lunch. L&B Spumoni Gardens began selling pre-frozen options last week.
July 21, 2026
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Orchard Street Outdoor Dining Sheds Reappear Amid Early July Heat Wave
Outdoor dining sheds have returned to Orchard Street as of July 1. The Lower East Side street hosts more than a dozen restaurant sheds this summer.
July 21, 2026
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Chef Priya Raman Joins Lila in Tribeca, Debuts New Vegetarian Menu
Chef Priya Raman started at Lila in Tribeca this June. A new seasonal vegetarian menu is now available.
July 21, 2026
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Demarchelier Bistro Shuts Doors After 39 Years on Upper East Side
Demarchelier Bistro, a French restaurant on East 86th Street, closed on June 15, 2024 after 39 years in business.
July 21, 2026
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Samgyeop Alley Attracts Late-Night Diners in Manhattan’s Koreatown
Samgyeop Alley, which opened in April 2024 on West 32nd Street, reports crowds past midnight. The restaurant specializes in tabletop Korean barbecue.
July 21, 2026
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Coney Island Restaurants Widen Seafood Specials During Summer Surge
Over a dozen restaurants in Coney Island are offering expanded seafood specials as of June 2024. Menu additions include local bluefish and soft-shell crab.
July 20, 2026
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