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Odessa Diner Shutters on Avenue A, Closing a 50-Year Chapter on Lower East Side
Odessa Diner served the Lower East Side since 1976. The restaurant closed its doors for good in June 2024.
June 14, 2026
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Long Island City Welcomes Three New Restaurant Patios Amid Outdoor Dining Surge
Three new patios opened in Long Island City in early June as outdoor dining gains traction. Establishments include Astoria Social, Canal Street Oysters, and Kapo Lounge.
June 14, 2026
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Sardine and Preserved Lemon Salad Draws Attention on Summer Menus
Sardine and preserved lemon salads are gaining traction on summer menus in Lower Manhattan, reflecting a shift toward lighter, shelf-stable lunch
June 12, 2026
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Carbon Steel Pans Gain Ground in New York Kitchens This Summer
Carbon steel pans are a staple in New York kitchens this summer, valued for their heat responsiveness and lighter weight. Chefs praise their
June 12, 2026
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Novelty Popcorn Buckets Draw Attention at City Movie Theaters This Week
Trojan Horse-shaped popcorn buckets tied to 'The Odyssey' film have become a talking point at city theaters this week, with mixed reactions from
June 12, 2026
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Stars Bar in Manhattan Recognized on 2026 National List
Stars in the Lower East Side is the only New York City bar named to Esquire’s 2026 national best bars list, joining two Southern California
June 12, 2026
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Bordeaux Wine Faces Local Apathy in Its Own City
Bordeaux locals are ordering wines from elsewhere, leaving the city's namesake bottles mostly for tourists, restaurant staff
June 12, 2026
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Statewide 4 a.m. Bar Hours Approved for World Cup Period
Bars outside New York City can now serve until 4 a.m. during the World Cup, matching city hours under a temporary statewide measure signed this
June 12, 2026
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New Restaurants Shape Summer Dining Scene in the Hamptons
Several new restaurants have opened across the Hamptons this summer, bringing in city chefs and local ingredients. Diners are already lining up for weekend
June 12, 2026
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Soft-Shell Crab Season Brings Limited-Time Dishes to NYC Restaurants
Soft-shell crab has returned to New York City menus for its short annual season. At least seven Manhattan restaurants are offering the ingredient this week.
June 12, 2026
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Chef Gabriela Ramos Leaves Midtown’s Il Fiorista for Downtown Venture
Chef Gabriela Ramos has left Il Fiorista in Midtown after three years. She will open a new restaurant in Tribeca later this year.
June 12, 2026
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Brooklyn Restaurants Adjust Menu Prices as Suppliers Raise Costs
In June 2024, at least six Brooklyn eateries have raised menu prices in response to increased wholesale costs. Local operators cite higher dairy, produce, and seafood prices.
June 12, 2026
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