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Harlem Restaurant Week starts June 7 and features events at more than 40 local businesses. Caribbean tasting events headline the opening weekend.
July 15, 2026
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Brooklyn Crab, Grand Banks, and City Island Lobster House each debuted expanded summer menus starting June 1. Several shacks added at least five new dishes.
July 15, 2026
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Marcus Hsu, a chef with more than 20 years of experience, has joined Mulberry Kitchen as executive chef. The appointment was announced on June 17.
July 15, 2026
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Several Chelsea diners, including Empire Diner, resumed late-night service on June 18. The change follows three days of 90-degree temperatures.
July 15, 2026
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Greenpoint saw the debut of two new Korean eateries in June 2024. The openings coincide with the start of the neighborhood’s summer season.
July 15, 2026
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Bel Aire Diner, established in 1965 in Astoria, has introduced six Filipino dishes to its menu as of June 2024. The change follows visible shifts in the neighborhood's population.
July 14, 2026
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Restaurants along Sixth Avenue report a 20% fall in weekday lunch sales since July 1. Businesses like Cafe Metro are altering menus to manage costs.
July 14, 2026
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By June 2024, three major Queens food halls have added over 200 new outdoor seats. Tangram Food Hall in Flushing is one expansion site.
July 14, 2026
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Chef Marcus Taylor, formerly of Red Rooster Harlem, joined Balthazar in SoHo this June. The move comes ahead of Bastille Day service on July 14.
July 14, 2026
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Ovenly, a bakery on Greenpoint Avenue, closed on June 28 after 12 years. Owner Agatha Kulaga cited rising operational costs as the reason.
July 14, 2026
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Three pizzerias in Greenwich Village—Joe’s Pizza, Kesté, and Arturo’s—have introduced tomato pies for the month of June. Each pie features distinct ingredients and preparation methods.
July 13, 2026
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Several Harlem restaurants, including Sylvia’s, introduced weekday brunch specials in May 2024. Operators aim to address shifting weekend crowds.
July 13, 2026