Summary:
Citizens Market Hall, a large upscale food hall in Manhattan West, is closing in April, resulting in 68 job losses.
The East Village's Hen House, a Lebanese restaurant, is struggling to stay open and needs community support.
A new Tex-Mex taco spot, El Lado Taco, has opened in Astoria, Queens.
Dough Doughnuts opened a new location on the Upper East Side, offering a special creme brulee doughnut.
The closures highlight the challenges faced by NYC's food hall industry.
NYC Food Scene Update: Ups and Downs
Citizens Market Hall Closes in Manhattan West
The 40,000-square-foot, two-floor Citizens Market Hall in Manhattan West has announced its closure on April 2nd. 68 employees will be laid off. This upscale food hall, featuring eight vendors under Creating Culinary Communities (C3 by SBE), opened in 2021. This follows other recent food hall closures in NYC, highlighting a challenging climate for the industry.
Learn more about the Manhattan West development
Struggling Lebanese Restaurant Seeks Community Support
Hen House, a popular East Village Lebanese restaurant, is facing closure. Chef-owner Antony Nassif is asking for community support to help keep the restaurant afloat. Known for its Lebanese fusion menu, Hen House is battling slow business and high costs.
Check out Hen House's Instagram
New Taco Spot Opens in Queens
El Lado Taco, a new Mexican restaurant in Astoria, Queens, has opened its doors offering a tempting menu of Tex-Mex tacos. Featuring handmade tortillas and a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, it's already generating buzz.
Dough Doughnuts Expands to the Upper East Side
Popular doughnut chain Dough has opened its fifth location on the Upper East Side. The new shop is offering a special creme brulee doughnut for its first week.
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