The Loeb Boathouse in Central Park Will Close This Fall

By Gotham Rex on July 21, 2022

The Boathouse first saw life as a Victorian structure in the 1870s, and will see the end of its latest chapter come October. A new operator is in the works. Source: New York Times

Let Your Taste Buds Be Your Guide

By Gotham Rex on July 20, 2022

In all five boroughs (plus Jersey City), options abound to explore neighborhoods through restaurants and tours. Here are one food lover’s suggestions. Source: New York Times

Restaurant Review: Eyval in Bushwick, Brooklyn

By Gotham Rex on July 12, 2022

Charcoal-grilled kebabs and other Persian standards get seasonal and sophisticated treatment in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Source: New York Times

Exploring Brooklyn by Ferry

By Gotham Rex on July 8, 2022

More than 160 years after Walt Whitman extolled the joys of riding the ferry, there are fresh opportunities to explore neighborhoods like Red Hook, Brooklyn Heights and Bay Ridge by boat. Source: New York Times

Mena, a Well-Received Restaurant in TriBeCa, Will Close

By Gotham Rex on July 7, 2022

Less than six months after it opened, a sudden end for the kitchen where the chef Victoria Blamey evoked the flavors of her Chilean childhood. Source: New York Times

Papaya King, a Hot Dog Pioneer on the Upper East Side, Faces a Possible End

By Gotham Rex on July 7, 2022

The original Papaya King created the city’s signature combo of franks and tropical fruit juices. But a demolition plan could finish its decades-long reign. Source: New York Times

A Machete, a Shower of Pork and Other Magic in a Bronx Trailer

By Gotham Rex on June 21, 2022

The Times’s star ratings return as our restaurant critic visits La Piraña Lechonera, a weekend party where one man serves up the rich flavors of Puerto Rico. Source: New York Times

Restaurant Review: Mels in Chelsea

By Gotham Rex on June 14, 2022

The first restaurant to rise from the ashes of Del Posto emphasizes fun, while the chef Melissa Rodriguez strays from tradition. Source: New York Times

Honoring and Celebrating Juneteenth and Pride Month

By Gotham Rex on June 8, 2022

With panels, performances and parties around New York City, June can be an opportunity to reflect and to appreciate community. Source: New York Times

Man Killed Deliveryman After Dispute Over Duck Sauce, Prosecutors Say

By Gotham Rex on June 2, 2022

Glenn Hirsch was charged with murder in the death of Zhiwen Yan, a slaying that prosecutors said came after a monthslong campaign of harassment. Source: New York Times

Restaurant Review: Dar Yemma in Astoria, Queens

By Gotham Rex on May 31, 2022

The seductively nuanced stews are the stars of a new Queens restaurant, Dar Yemma. Source: New York Times

Restaurant Review: Nonna Dora’s Pasta Bar in Kips Bay

By Gotham Rex on May 17, 2022

Nonna Dora’s Pasta Bar offers about 20 varieties of pasta, all made by an 86-year-old chef, Nonna Dora herself. Source: New York Times

Restaurant Review: Lucia Pizza of Avenue X

By Gotham Rex on May 3, 2022

A new pizzeria in Brooklyn strays from the slice-shop template. Source: New York Times

Kono Opens, and More Restaurant News

By Gotham Rex on April 26, 2022

Mike Solomonov and Steve Cook’s latest arrives in Brooklyn; an Eataly Downtown spot pivots; and more restaurant news. Source: New York Times

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