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Monique Williams of Biscuits & Jams has stepped in as executive chef to reopen Ragin' Cajun on Stage Road after a brief closure. Menus and hours may shift while the handoff settles.
Jun 20, 2026
Ragin' Cajun Reopens in Bartlett With Biscuits & Jams Chef
Jun 12, 2026
Binghampton's Inspire Community Cafe Closing After Seven Years
Jun 08, 2026
Midtown’s Blue Monkey Pulls The Plug After 27 Years
Jun 06, 2026
Monmu & Monje Mart Opens West African Market In Cordova
Inspire Community Cafe in Binghampton will close at the end of June after seven years. Owner Kristin Fox‑Trautman opened the mission‑driven spot in 2019.
The Blue Monkey announced it will close its Midtown Madison Avenue location after 27 years; the downtown branch will remain open. The Midtown spot’s last day is set for June 19.
Monmu & Monje Mart, the pop-up known for suya and hibiscus teas, will open a Cordova storefront June 23, offering West African groceries and ready-to-eat bowls.
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