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Lower East Side Spot Salt & Smoke Shifts Focus to Barbecue and Cocktails
Lower East Side’s Salt & Smoke narrows its menu to barbecue and cocktails after hiring pitmaster Joe Kim.
April 15, 2026
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Harlem Sees Growth in Casual Dining Options
Casual dining options expand in Harlem with new openings across barbecue, pizza, and diner concepts.
April 15, 2026
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Chelsea Restaurant La Tavola Updates Menu with Seasonal Italian Dishes
Chelsea’s La Tavola updates its menu with spring-focused Italian dishes featuring local ingredients.
April 15, 2026
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New Vegan Café Opens in Harlem at 125th Street
Root & Rise, a vegan café, has opened on 125th Street in Harlem offering plant-based breakfast and lunch options.
April 15, 2026
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Menu Revamp at Midtown French Bistro
Midtown's Bistro Lumiere introduces plant-based dishes in a recent menu update.
April 15, 2026
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Chef Ana Morales Takes Helm at The Shoreditch in Williamsburg
Chef Ana Morales joins The Shoreditch in Williamsburg, aiming to refresh the British gastropub’s menu with seasonal dishes.
April 15, 2026
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Chef Transition at East Village Thai Restaurant
Savor Thai in the East Village welcomes chef Anong Srisai, replacing longtime chef Narin Pong.
April 15, 2026
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East Village’s The Green Room Closes After Five Years
The Green Room in the East Village has closed after five years amid rising costs and staffing issues. The space is now available for lease.
April 15, 2026
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New Italian Spot Opens in Williamsburg
Trattoria Verde, a new Italian restaurant in Williamsburg, has opened with a seasonal menu led by chef Lucia Romano.
April 15, 2026
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Williamsburg Vegan Cafe Alters Menu for Spring
Williamsburg’s The Green Fork revises its menu for spring with new seasonal vegan dishes.
April 14, 2026
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Lower East Side’s Taco Joint El Rey Closes Amid Lease Dispute
Lower East Side taco spot El Rey shutters after lease renewal issues. Future plans remain unclear.
April 14, 2026
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Downtown Korean Spot Adds Late-Night Menu
Seoul Garden in the Financial District introduces a late-night menu with small plates Thursday through Saturday.
April 14, 2026