Morristown's dän Bakery is opening an Upper East Side outpost at 1431 York Ave, bringing honey cake, croissants and coffee with an early-July target.

After 35 years, Duane Park Patisserie will close its storefront on June 14 amid a rent fight that ended in a judge’s lease termination. The owner is exploring options to keep parts of the business alive.

Atomic Wings is planning six New Jersey restaurants, with the first two set for Jersey City and Hoboken as the chain pursues major 2026 growth. The rollout will be led by a Brooklyn‑based franchisee.

Next Gen Chef winner Andrew Sargent has leased 3,133 square feet at 16 West 18th Street to open Caroline, a tasting-menu restaurant slated for spring 2027.

A York Avenue bakery has drawn hundreds of 311 complaints after patrons brought dogs indoors, reigniting debate over enforcement of NYC health rules.

La Goulue Sur Mer brings Manhattan bistro energy to Southampton, pairing cheese soufflé and escargot with DJs and tableside theatrics from Anthony Punnett.

Two weeks of prix‑fixe French menus land in NYC July 4–19, with classic bistros and chef‑driven spots on the roster. Expect special menus, an Air France partnership and busy weekend nights.

London’s cult-favorite Dishoom is heading to NoMad at 11 East 26th Street, marking its long-awaited first New York outpost. Expect Bombay-café favorites and lots of buzz.

Red Lobster will close its Times Square restaurant on June 14, citing prolonged construction and a planned conversion to residential use. Staff will be offered transfers and extra pay.

Two Boots will close its original Avenue A location on Friday, May 29, after lease talks failed; owner Phil Hartman says he plans to reopen nearby.

From The Noortwyck team, Oriana opened Thursday in Nolita with a flame‑forward menu, a vinyl‑curated listening room and a cellar built for long wine service.

The State Liquor Authority is poised to stop asking applicants whether they'll allow patron dancing, a change hospitality groups say will ease rules for bars and taverns.

Aarthi Sampath has opened Drāvida in the East Village, a two-floor restaurant and downstairs speakeasy serving South Asian diaspora dishes. The project marks her first permanent restaurant in New York.