Although it was announced that the closing of Café des Artistes (67th near Central Park West) was temporary until September 13th, The New York Times’ Diner’s Journal reports that the closing of the famous restaurant is permanent.  According to the article, owners Jenifer and George Lang had temporarily closed the restaurant for a vacation, and [...]

Despite a strong attempt from current manager Jennifer Oz LeRoy and a slew of celebrities from Yoko Ono to Martha Stewart penning support letters for the LeRoy family, the Parks Department has awarded the operation license to Tavern on the Green (Central Park West and 67th) to someone new.  Restaurateur and Central Park Boathouse operator [...]

A fire broke out at the Mexican restaurant Comida at Columbus and 82nd early this morning, gutting the restaurant and displacing the residents in the building.  Details of the cause of the fire and whether any injuries occurred are still unknown, but we will keep you informed of any updates.  If you have any information [...]