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Outdoor tables are filling up fast in the Hudson Valley as summer crowds seek local produce and river views. Menus highlight fresh ingredients and lighter fare.
June 03, 2026
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Kono in Chinatown is earning notice for its focused yakitori omakase, where Chef Atsushi Kono puts the spotlight on the chicken oyster.
June 03, 2026
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On June 19, temperatures in New York hit 93°F, leading East Village restaurants like Veselka to update outdoor dining. Many added shade coverings and cooling devices.
June 03, 2026
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Beginning June 10, Uptown Diner on Broadway will end weekday breakfast service and expand its weekend brunch menu. New hours take effect next week.
June 03, 2026
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Chef Paul Kim, formerly of SoHo’s Lumen, opened PK Kitchen in Jackson Heights on June 10. The 24-seat restaurant offers an eight-course tasting menu.
June 03, 2026
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Williamsburg saw two wine bars, The Four Horsemen and Archestratus, close in early June 2024. Both venues had operated for several years.
June 03, 2026
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Zhu’s Skewers opened on June 10 at 49 Mott Street, operating until 2 a.m. Thursday to Sunday. Summer weekends have seen growing crowds.
June 03, 2026
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Several Williamsburg pizzerias have increased slice prices by 25 to 50 cents since June 1. Owners cite higher tomato costs as the main factor.
June 02, 2026
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In June 2024, at least 15 Midtown restaurants launched new plant-based lunch items. Sweetgreen, Dig, and Just Salad have expanded their vegan menus.
June 02, 2026
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Several Astoria restaurants extended their hours past 2 a.m. during the July 2024 heat wave, with owners citing increased demand.
June 02, 2026
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Lirio, a Lower East Side restaurant, will see Franco Reyes step down on June 28. Naomi Kim, previously with Mokbar, will assume the chef role.
June 02, 2026
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Amy Ruth’s in Harlem served its last meal June 30, 2024. The restaurant operated for over 25 years on 116th Street.
June 02, 2026