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NYC Bites: What New York City Restaurants and Bars are Up To Now (July 1)
July 1, 2025, 4:56.39 pm ET

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Foul Witch Hosts Roberta’s Reunion Dinner
On Friday, July 12, Foul Witch’s chef and co-owner Carlo Mirarchi reunites with former Roberta’s alums Jackie Carnesi and Sam Short for a one-night à la carte menu. Expect wood-roasted summer beans, grilled squid, oysters, a surprise pizza, and pastries from chef Short.


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Heap’s x Sawa Ice Cream Sandwich Drop
Park Slope’s Heap’s Ice Cream teams up with acclaimed Lebanese spot Sawa for the second in its “Sandwiched!” collab series. Launching July 17, the new treat layers strawberry & cream ice cream between a semolina cookie with pistachio and rose—drawing on Sawa’s syrup-soaked cakes and rich, nutty desserts.


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Free Sandwiches with TikTok’s King of Sandwiches
On Thursday, July 17, TikTok star Owen Han teams up with The Cocktail Collection for a one-day-only bakery takeover at Poppy’s in Brooklyn Heights. Stop by from 11AM–4PM for free food and cocktail pairings—plus meet Owen himself from 12–3PM.


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Latin Food Fest Heads to Industry City
Tickets just dropped for Latin Food Fest 2025, happening Sept 13–14 at Industry City. Expect 80+ vendors, live music, chef demos, and surprise drops in a high-energy celebration of Latin and Caribbean flavors. All-access passes start at $25; VIP and free RSVP options available.


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Fighting Fire with Fire at Chili in Midtown
Beat the NYC heat with the bold spices of Sichuan cuisine at Chili. Michelin-starred chef Peter He turns up the flavor with dishes like Spicy Soft-Shell Crabs, Szechuan Lobster and Cumin Lamb—paired with cooling cocktails like the cucumber-laced Nature Walk.


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Lunch Arrives at Dynamo Room July 8
Starting July 8, Midtown’s stylish Dynamo Room—just steps from Penn Station—begins lunch service. From the team behind Sunday in Brooklyn, expect a polished NYC steakhouse menu with raw oysters, prime cuts, martinis, deviled lobster, and a signature salads.

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