One of New York's Oldest Ramen Restaurants Has Closed
One of the city's early ramen restaurants has closed in the East Village.Minca's final service was Monday night after first opening in 2004. The restaurant at 536 East Fifth Street between Avenues A and B served Tokyo-style ramen – thick noodles, a spicy miso broth, and a selection of toppings. 'This long-running East Village ramen parlor established itself way before Ippudo,' former critic Robert Sietsema wrote, 'and it takes its ramen every bit as seriously — with a jazz soundtrack.' While it remained low-key, it had its share of neighborhood regulars. EV Grieve reports the owner, Shigeto Kamada, wants to retire.
Momofuku switches up brunch
After 20 years, Momofuku Noodle Bar (171 First Avenue, between 10th and 11th streets) in the East Village has switched up its brunch menu along with expanding hours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Look for items like egg buns, double-stack shrimp burger, bluefin tuna toast with a $70 fancy caviar add-on, and crispy rice with kimchi, pork belly, and bok choy.
Two New York chains expand
Two New York chains are opening in high-traffic locations. First, there's Van Leeuwen that is now open at 1 Penn Plaza, one of many locations around the city. It joins Anita Gelato and Davey's Ice Cream for scoop options in the neighborhood that has transformed over the past year, with openings from Roberta's first Manhattan spot, a Los Tacos location, a Blue Ribbon restaurant, pickleball courts, and more.
Another homegrown chain, Shake Shack, will open in Rockefeller Center on Thursday, July 17 at 10 a.m. as part of the collection of places at the lower-rink level now called Under 30 Rock; it joins another Danny Meyer offshoot there, Daily Provisions. On opening day, the restaurant will donate $1 for every sandwich sold at this location to City Harvest.
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