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Southern Florida’s Baires Grill Looking to Replace Former Palm Outpost in Tribeca

The last applicant for the space got pushed out due to local backlash. However, this steakhouse chain is very comparable to its former occupant. Does it stand a better chance?

Beloved ‘Old-School’ Bialy Shop Kossar’s Building Out Upper West Side Outpost

The 85-plus-year-old bialy shop billed as having an “old school feel” is working on its fourth outpost. The team is aiming to open in the spring.

‘New York’s Best Bagel Shop’ is Coming to Manhattan

The over-four-decade-old bagel shop in Queens is opening its second outpost in Murray Hill.

Brooklyn’s Highly Sought-After Croissant Shop Coming to the West Village

Brooklyn Heights’ L’Appartement 4F, a fan-favorite French bakery, is making the big move to Manhattan this year. It will be located in James Beards’ former apartment complex.

Top-Notch Thai Spot Fish Cheeks With ‘Complex’ Yet ‘Approachable’ Fare to Open in Williamsburg

The highly-rated Thai restaurant has been serving the NoHo community for over seven years. Now, the team is bringing their coveted cuisine to Brooklyn this summer.

Dos Toros Taqueria to Open New Location in Chelsea

The Bay Area brothers launched their Chipotlesque venture in 2009. Now, the successful New York City-based chain has nearly two dozen outposts.

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