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Viand Cafe, a fixture at Broadway and 75th Street since 1980, closed permanently after June 9, 2024. The diner served its final customers during Sunday breakfast.
July 03, 2026
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Two new wine bars, Vineapple Cafe and June Wine Bar, have opened in Brooklyn Heights ahead of the July 4th weekend. Both establishments began service in late June 2024.
July 03, 2026
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Jimmy Rizvi, known for his Manhattan restaurants, has opened Punjab Meet House on Newark Avenue in Jersey City, focusing on Punjabi
July 01, 2026
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Noodle Pudding draws steady crowds to its Brooklyn Heights corner. Summer evenings see lines for pasta and open-window
July 01, 2026
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Al-Naim Bakery in Astoria has started selling traditional Ramadan desserts as of June 15. The move comes ahead of Eid al-Adha, which begins July 17.
July 01, 2026
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The Department of Transportation will issue expanded outdoor dining permits citywide starting July 1. Restaurant owners are adapting their patio menus to reflect seasonal changes.
July 01, 2026
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Chef Marisa Fuentes, formerly of Bed-Stuy’s Olmo, debuts Nautilus on June 21 in Red Hook. The menu focuses on East Coast seafood.
July 01, 2026
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Gallagher's Steakhouse on West 52nd Street will serve its last dinner on Sunday. The restaurant has operated for nearly one hundred years.
July 01, 2026
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The Lower East Side saw three noodle shops open in June 2024 as warm weather brought more visitors. Openings include Hando Noodle Bar and Xiang Kitchen.
July 01, 2026
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Breakfasts inspired by reality television are drawing crowds to New York cafes this summer. Avocado toast and stacked pancakes are in high
June 30, 2026
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As city residents host more summer gatherings, easy-to-prepare appetizers like marinated mozzarella balls and seasoned popcorn are taking center
June 30, 2026
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A federal judge ruled this week that the USDA cannot restrict purchases of snacks and sugary foods with SNAP benefits. The decision affects stores and shoppers
June 30, 2026