#Lobster prices claw their way higher

#Lobster prices claw their way higher

“#Lobster prices claw their way higher” Summer weather has arrived, and New England tourists are hungry for a lobster roll or a whole cooked lobster — but they’re going to have to pay up. Lobster is more expensive than usual this season due to a limited supply, high demand and the reopening of the economy…

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#Giovanni Mosconi, famed NYC restaurateur, dead at 85

#Giovanni Mosconi, famed NYC restaurateur, dead at 85

“#Giovanni Mosconi, famed NYC restaurateur, dead at 85” Giovanni Mosconi, a well-known Greenwich Village restaurateur, died June 1 after a short illness. He was 85. Mosconi, of Bay Ridge, was born in the northern mountainous region of Piacenza, Italy, and served in the Italian Army stationed at Lake Como. In his 20s, he moved to…

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#New Yorkers are reportedly tipping less for take-out orders

#New Yorkers are reportedly tipping less for take-out orders

“#New Yorkers are reportedly tipping less for take-out orders” As vaccinations rise, restaurant tips are going in the opposite direction, according to a new report. Credit card data captured by two payment system companies shows that the generous gratuities New Yorkers lavished on restaurant workers throughout the pandemic are starting to wane. Food delivery workers…

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#Protesters smash window of famed NYC eatery Carbone

#Protesters smash window of famed NYC eatery Carbone

“#Protesters smash window of famed NYC eatery Carbone” Unruly protesters smashed a window at the famed Greenwich Village eatery Carbone on Thursday night — leaving one diner with minor injuries, police and sources said. Police said they are now investigating the vandalism to the outdoor dining structure of the Italian-American hot spot that occurred as…

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#South Street Seaport transformation continues with Carne Mare

#South Street Seaport transformation continues with Carne Mare

“#South Street Seaport transformation continues with Carne Mare” South Street Seaport’s effort to transform itself from a rowdy tourist destination to an actual hot spot will continue this month with the planned opening at Pier 17 of a new eatery by Michelin-rated chef Andrew Carmellini. The chef behind Locanda Verde in Robert de Niro’s Greenwich…

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#Tesla eyes restaurant after filing new trademarks

#Tesla eyes restaurant after filing new trademarks

“#Tesla eyes restaurant after filing new trademarks” Would you like fries with your Tesla-burger? Elon Musk-owned Tesla has filed new trademarks to use its branding under a potential restaurant. The electric carmaker filed for three trademarks last week that would allow the company to use its brand in the restaurant business. One mark Tesla filed…

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#Restaurants raise prices amid soaring costs, labor shortage

#Restaurants raise prices amid soaring costs, labor shortage

“#Restaurants raise prices amid soaring costs, labor shortage” Americans returning to restaurants might notice something different: a bigger bill.  Rising costs of ingredients and basic supplies as well as a nationwide labor shortage are throttling restaurants just as they begin to fully reopen and ramp up for a bustling summer season.  Alan Natkiel, the owner…

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