New York City's dining scene faced significant losses in June 2025 with multiple restaurant closures. Bari Pork Store, a fixture in Bensonhurst for 37 years, ceased operations due to high inventory costs and low sales. Baz Bagel in Little Italy also closed after 11 years as the owner decided to transition the space to another operator. In the Lower East Side, Leah Cohen shut down her original restaurant Pig & Khao and its offshoot Piggyback, citing lease renewal costs and economic challenges as reasons for the closures.
Bari Pork Store closed after 37 years due to high prices for inventory and low sales. Co-owners George Firrantello and Tony Turrigiano announced the closure.
Baz Bagel, a Little Italy staple for 11 years, closed as owner Bari Musacchio decided it was time to move on. An uptown bagel operator will take over the space.
Leah Cohen closed her original Southeast Asian restaurant Pig & Khao after 13 years as the lease was up for renewal. Significant investment was needed to keep the restaurant operational.
Piggyback, Leah Cohen's pan-Asian restaurant, also closed due to ongoing economic challenges, marking a difficult climate for many restaurants in the area.
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