A 76-Year Old Diner Is Closing in the Meatpacking District
Briefly

Hector's Cafe and Diner will close after 76 years on July 18 due to significant neighborhood changes and impacts from COVID-19. The owner, Nick Kapelonis, indicated that the long-standing butchers who were regular customers had become like family. Although the diner’s lease would last until 2033, the decision to shut down was made to allow for a reset. The Meatpacking District has undergone substantial transformation from industrial to luxury, with Hector's being a noted presence throughout its history and featured in various films and shows.
Hector's Cafe and Diner, a staple in the Meatpacking District for 76 years, will close on July 18 following changes in the neighborhood and a decline in business due to COVID.
Owner Nick Kapelonis shared that the diner decided to close now despite having a lease that lasts until 2033, reflecting on the dramatic shifts in the Meatpacking District.
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