Chef Flynn McGarry is set to open a new restaurant, Cove, in Manhattan in fall 2025, while the wine bar LaLou in Prospect Heights announces its closure due to industry challenges.

Bar Pisellino in the West Village expands, adding a retail shop and more space while maintaining its Italian bar ambiance, part of owners Williams and Sodi's growing culinary ventures.

Last Absolute Bagels from a closed NYC shop are being auctioned on eBay, with no bids yet. A branded cap is listed for $1000 on Facebook Marketplace. The shop shut down after failing a health inspection.

Lure Fishbar, a staple in Soho for 20 years, may close due to Prada potentially taking over its space, reflecting a trend of luxury brands expanding into dining.

Steve Olsen retired from West Bank Cafe & Laurie Beechman Theatre, passing ownership to producers Tom and Michael D'Angora. The venue, after financial woes and a community fundraising effort, is set to reopen under new management.

An Italian "ice cream cone" made of bread and filled with meatballs gains popularity at G&R Deli in the Bronx, leading to customer lines and requests for shipping.

Chef José Andrés is transforming his Hudson Yards restaurants, replacing Spanish Diner with Oyamel and converting Leña into a Basque steakhouse, Txula, by spring 2025.

Absolute Bagels, a staple on the Upper West Side since 1992, abruptly closed after failing a health inspection due to serious violations. Locals are shocked, and there's speculation about the future of the space.

Brooklyn's L&B Spumoni Gardens has opened its Dumbo location on Old Fulton Street after a five-year delay due to regulatory issues and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rockefeller Center's dining scene is revitalized with new eateries aimed at making Midtown a foodie destination, despite criticism of the underground concourse's ambiance.

The secretive NYC restaurant Frog Club, known for its strict rules and enigmatic ambiance, is closing down after struggling in the competitive dining scene.

Jungsik was awarded three Michelin stars at the ceremony, marking a notable addition to New York's three-star establishments since 2012. Other restaurants were also recognized for excellence.

Moody Tongue Pizza opens in NYC's East Village, offering Tokyo-Neapolitan style pizza and a selection of beers and sushi from the team behind Chicago's two-star Michelin restaurant Moody Tongue.