After 47 years on Sunrise Highway, family-run Piccolo Ristorante closed July 3. Owner Tom Valenti Jr. said gift cards will be accepted at nearby Gusto Divino.

A new Italian salumeria opened in Manhasset this week, pairing a sandwich counter with imported pantry staples for North Shore shoppers.

Stretch Pizza closed its Flatiron shop on July 2. Chef Wylie Dufresne says he’ll focus on the Domino Park location and teased new plans.

Bark Barbecue is opening a large Bushwick smokehouse July 1, pairing Central Texan smoking with Dominican flavors, four white‑oak smokers and a big patio.

A French bistro has opened in the restored Snouder's Building on South Street, serving classic French dishes and an extensive France‑forward wine list. The arrival gives Oyster Bay a new formal dining option.

Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson has taken an equity stake in New York 6born Just Salad, becoming the chain's first athlete partner as it accelerates expansion.

Jollibee opened its first Bronx location in The Hub on Wednesday, drawing long lines, free samples and a ribbon‑cutting at Third Avenue and East 150th. The arrival is the latest sign of retail investment along the corridor.

Mister Softee opened its fourth Long Island storefront at 4538 Sunrise Highway in Oakdale. The move extends the chain's brick‑and‑mortar push after East Islip and Center Moriches.

The Gyro Project opened at 1260 Lexington Avenue on June 23, bringing gyros, rotisserie chicken and Greek frozen yogurt to the Upper East Side.

ViV reopened at 717 9th Ave after a five-month redesign, introducing a late-night Khao Tom feast and a cocktail program developed with Bangkok's Mahaniyom.

Upside Pizza has signed a lease at 1501 Second Avenue for its first Upper East Side location, expanding the sourdough-focused chain across Manhattan. The company has not yet announced an opening date.

The Pashalis family plans Novah, a Mediterranean restaurant, at the long‑troubled Seven Seas corner in Great Neck, aiming to open by November 2026. Chef Efi Naon will oversee the kitchen.

Stay Green Brewing has taken over Lithology's Main Street taproom in Farmingdale, opening May 30 with 12 taps, house-brewed beers and a local-first angle.