No Pitti Party: Da Silvano’s Restaurant Row Ends

In recent years Da Silvano, which abruptly closed in December 2016, was as well known for a tabloidy food feud with its next-door neighbor Bar Pitti as it was for its cuisine or A-List clientele.
King Cole Bar Serves its Millionth Bloody Mary
Back in February, the King Cole Bar at the St. Regis Hotel, inventor of famed brunch drink The Bloody Mary, served its millionth iteration of the cocktail.
Herb Alpert and Lani Hall to Play Cafe Carlyle

Herb Alpert and Lani Hall will came to Cafe Carlyle September 5-16.
C-CAP Throws a Charitable Smorgasbord

In March, the Careers Through Culinary Arts Program held its annual benefit at Chelsea Piers, where guests ate hors d’ouevres made by the city’s top eateries.

(Photo courtesy of Jordan Steckel)
It’s been over a year since the Gristedes on 86th and first closed, and nobody knows where the statue of a pear that stood outside it for years has gone.
Hurly Birley: Posh UK Club Coming to Union Square

London’s foremost private club owner Robin Birley is set to open a new one in Union Square.

Though fashion icon Ralph Lauren announced this spring that he would be closing his instant classic dining room as a part of a plan to make his eponymous company more profitable, AVENUE revealed that the decision was later reversed. Power lunchers, rejoice!
Second Avenue Subway Close…Real Close
For Upper East Siders who ride the rails, 2017 began with some welcome news—the Second Avenue Subway opened its first phase. AVENUE interviewed artists Chuck Close, who mosaics graced the new 86th Street Station.
La Goulue is Ready for its Deuxieme Redux

La Goulue was supposed to reopen on December 11. We’re hoping it will…soon.
A Sweet Sixteen for Daniel Boulud
This year, db Bistro Moderne celebrated 16 years.