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Soba House Opens on Eighth Avenue, Replacing Sushi Counter Space
Soba House opened its doors at 253 Eighth Avenue on June 12, 2024, taking over the former Sushi Counter. The new restaurant focuses on handmade soba noodles.
May 31, 2026
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Harlem’s Lenox Avenue Cafés See Increased Daytime Outdoor Activity
On Monday, June 3, foot traffic at outdoor cafés on Lenox Avenue reached new levels, with some operators reporting a 30 percent rise in daytime customers.
May 31, 2026
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Brooklyn Restaurants Feature Local Asparagus and Ramps in Spring 2024 Menus
At least 16 Brooklyn restaurants have updated menus in May to highlight local asparagus and ramps. Seasonal produce is sourced from farms in upstate New York.
May 31, 2026
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Parkwood Diner Closes in the Bronx After 45 Years of Service
Parkwood Diner, a fixture on White Plains Road since 1979, served its last meal on Sunday. Dozens of locals attended the final breakfast.
May 31, 2026
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Chef Diana Suárez Exits Alondra in Midtown, Plans New Downtown Venture
Chef Diana Suárez left Alondra in Midtown on June 17, 2024, to begin work on a new downtown restaurant slated for later this year.
May 31, 2026
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Grill Town Brings Korean Barbecue to the Lower East Side’s Grand Street
Grill Town, a Korean barbecue restaurant, opened at 159 Grand Street on June 12, 2024. The Lower East Side has seen a rise in Korean eateries over the past two years.
May 31, 2026
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Shoku Opens in West Village from Salina’s Team, Offers Small Plates Menu
Shoku, a new restaurant by the team behind Salina, opened on Hudson Street on June 20. The menu focuses on small plates with Asian influences.
May 30, 2026
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Jackson Heights Welcomes 2026 Street Food Festival With Heavy Saturday Turnout
Thousands visited 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights for the first Saturday of the 2026 Street Food Festival. The event runs through July 12.
May 30, 2026
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Chef Marisol Vega Appointed Head Chef at Midtown's Renovated Bar Leon
Chef Marisol Vega will oversee the kitchen at Bar Leon following its recent renovation in Midtown. The reopening is scheduled for July 10.
May 30, 2026
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Manhattan’s Chinatown Bakeries Debut Early Summer Pastries This Week
Several Chinatown bakeries began offering summer pastries on June 5. Seasonal items include mango sago and lychee buns.
May 29, 2026
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Melon Season Arrives: Specialty Varieties Appear on City Menus and Markets
Specialty melons like Crenshaw and Canary are showing up at city markets and on restaurant menus as spring turns to summer. Vendors expect supplies to grow in June.
May 29, 2026
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NYC Diners Head North as The Weston Draws Spring Crowds to Vermont
The Weston, a Vermont hotel with its own regenerative farm, is drawing New Yorkers seeking spring escapes and farm-focused dining.
May 29, 2026
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