"East Village: Spice Brothers, the promising project for shawarma, pitas, za'tar-spiced cauliflower, and other Eastern Mediterranean street foods from chefs Lior Lev Sercarz and David Malbequi, is closed. The fast-casual operation opened in 2023 and got a glowing review from NYT food critic Pete Wells a year later. EV Grieve noted a for-lease sign on its metal storefront in December. 110 St. Mark's Place, between First Avenue and Avenue A"
"Financial District: After 31 years of business, the Irish Punt closed at the foot of its 20-story building right before Christmas, reports Tribeca Citizen. The bar was "an unassuming, no-frills space that felt welcoming to all," owner Deirdre O'Sullivan told the Downtown Alliance. An incoming mixed-use project calls for 382 residential units and retail, reports the Real Deal. 40 Exchange Place, near Williams Stree t"
"Greenwich Village: After almost eight years, ramen standard-bearer Menkoi Sato NYC - known for its hearty chicken broth, karaage, and noodle dishes - closed on Monday, December 29, due to a reported lease contract dispute. Its namesake owner from Hokkaido, Japan, is "working hard to make ramen in New York again," per a closing message on Instagram. 7 Cornelia Street, near West Fourth Street "
Several New York City restaurants, bars, and cinemas closed in January 2026. Spice Brothers in the East Village, a fast-casual Eastern Mediterranean project from chefs Lior Lev Sercarz and David Malbequi, closed after opening in 2023 and after receiving a glowing NYT review. The Irish Punt in the Financial District shuttered after 31 years ahead of a mixed-use redevelopment that will include 382 residential units and retail. Menkoi Sato NYC in Greenwich Village closed on December 29 amid a reported lease contract dispute. Look Dine-In Cinemas in Hell's Kitchen held its final showing on January 4.
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