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A collective of Filipino street food vendors has launched a weekly night market at Queens Plaza. The event runs each Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
July 09, 2026
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Maribel Cruz, formerly of El Mercado, joins Uptown Bistro this June. The Harlem restaurant will shift to a seafood-focused Caribbean menu.
July 09, 2026
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Odessa Diner, in business since 1965, closed on June 30 after lease negotiations failed. Owners cite a 40 percent rent hike.
July 09, 2026
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At least six Williamsburg restaurants extended hours after July 4. National Weather Service reported five nights above 85°F last week.
July 08, 2026
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Ana Morales exited Fioretta in Chelsea on June 9. Morales plans a solo project slated for Greenpoint in early 2025.
July 08, 2026
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Ben's Best Kosher Deli, a fixture at 46th Street and Sixth Avenue since 1984, closed its doors on June 28. Owner Samuel Bernstein cited rising rent and food costs.
July 08, 2026
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Two new Korean barbecue restaurants opened in Chelsea in June 2024. Both bring table-grill dining to Eighth Avenue.
July 08, 2026
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Whey protein shakes are moving beyond gyms this July, with more New Yorkers seeking out brands known for better flavor. Cafes and grocers are
July 07, 2026
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Restaurants across New York are swapping out old dinnerware for new sets this July. Owners cite the summer rush and outdoor dining as key
July 07, 2026
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Krispy Kreme has launched a line of Girl Scout cookie-inspired donuts at New York locations, drawing summer crowds and steady demand for the limited-time
July 07, 2026
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A Bay Area restaurant’s policy of fining parents for disruptive children has sparked debate among New York restaurateurs and diners this
July 07, 2026
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Las Vegas buffets are quietly vanishing, replaced by food halls and a la carte dining. Casino operators cite cost and changing
July 07, 2026