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At least seven Williamsburg restaurants have expanded their late-night offerings since January 2024. Operators cite increased foot traffic after midnight.
June 12, 2026
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Chef Min Ko opened his Burmese restaurant, Ko Burmese Kitchen, on June 17 in Astoria. The eatery seats 28 and features tea leaf salads and noodle dishes.
June 12, 2026
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Three long-standing cafés in Manhattan, including Café Lalo and Caffè Reggio, closed in June 2024. The closures mark a shift in the local café landscape.
June 12, 2026
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Fortunato Brothers Bakery, established in 1976, will hold its last bake sale on Sunday, June 16. The Williamsburg shop is closing after nearly five decades.
June 11, 2026
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On June 1, New York City introduced new happy hour restrictions affecting over 30 bars in the Lower East Side. Bar owners have met to discuss compliance.
June 11, 2026
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Bushwick’s Vegan Favorites expanded its outdoor seating in early June. The restaurant added 16 new seats along Irving Avenue.
June 11, 2026
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Chef Laila Hassan has opened a new Mediterranean restaurant at 225 W 23rd Street. The opening took place in late June 2024.
June 11, 2026
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Hing Kee Noodle, on Eldridge Street since 2009, closed its doors on June 18. The closure marks a shift for late-night dining in Chinatown.
June 11, 2026
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Some New York restaurants are adding bedside-style carafes to tables, a detail borrowed from hotels and adapted for summer
June 10, 2026
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Shake Shack has reintroduced its chocolate pistachio shake for a limited time at New York City stores. The seasonal shake is available through
June 10, 2026
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Circle Bar on Main Street in Santa Monica has reopened after a long closure. The bar resumes service with familiar drinks and late-night
June 10, 2026
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Tina Fey, Will Forte, and Kerri Kenney-Silver discuss home cooking, preferred pizza toppings, and their summer eating habits during a recent
June 10, 2026