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🚕 Taste NYC This Summer
And NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2026 Returns
Good Morning NY!
Today, we’re looking ahead to one of the biggest dining events of the summer as New York prepares for weeks of special menus and great restaurant deals.
We’re also highlighting a fresh roundup of standout restaurants that deserve a spot on your must-visit list this season.
Beyond the food, we’ve got an incredible story connecting New York’s restaurant history to a rediscovered Andy Warhol artwork worth millions.
We’re also covering an important public health update that’s making headlines across the city and what diners should know.
Whether you’re planning your next meal or just keeping up with NYC’s ever-changing food scene, there’s plenty to dig into in today’s edition.
NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2026 Returns
An optional extension continues the program until Labor Day Weekend.
Hundreds of restaurants across all five boroughs are participating.
The program offers prix-fixe meals for lunch and/or dinner.
Menus and pricing vary by restaurant.
Reservations generally begin on July 16.
Saturdays are excluded from the program.
Sunday participation is optional and varies by restaurant.
Early bird registration for businesses closed on May 31.
Regular registration remains available after that date.
This popular event encourages diners to explore diverse dining options throughout the city.
Andy Warhol Handprint Painting Rediscovered in Austria
A forgotten Andy Warhol artwork made up of handprints has resurfaced in Austria.
In 1985, at the short-lived restaurant The Strand on West 46th Street, Warhol painted a table with handprints along with regulars including Dolly Fox.
The table features signatures and handprints from the group.
The last known owner, Reinhard Diethardt, purchased it for $2 million in 2005.
Vienna-based filmmaker Robert Hofferer contacted Dolly Fox after discovering her signature on the piece.
Fox will reunite with the table in October.
She described the creation as a quick, spur-of-the-moment activity that took about 10 minutes.
The restaurant was a tiny, gloomy spot that closed shortly after the painting session.
This rediscovery highlights an unexpected chapter in Warhol’s New York restaurant legacy.
NYC Sees Sharp Rise in Parasite Cases Causing Explosive Diarrhea
Health officials have reported 273 cases of the parasite so far in 2026.
This number represents a sharp rise compared to previous years.
The parasite is believed to be cyclospora, which causes cyclosporiasis.
Common symptoms include severe watery diarrhea, nausea, fatigue, and loss of appetite.
The outbreak is currently under investigation by city health authorities.
No specific source of contamination has been identified yet.
Residents are being advised to practice good hygiene and proper food safety measures.
The situation has raised public health concerns across the city.
Health officials continue to monitor and investigate the increase in cases.
Time Out Names 45 Best Restaurants in NYC Right Now
Time Out has released its updated list of the 45 best restaurants in New York City as of July 2026.
It spans a wide range of categories including dives, fine dining, and neighborhood favorites.
The list features both new and established spots that the team wants to return to again and again.
Highlights include L’Industrie for excellent pizza slices.
Thai Diner is recommended for a creative spin on classic diner fare.
Carnitas Ramirez stands out for its killer tacos.
The Dynamo Room is praised for a classic steakhouse experience.
This guide serves as a comprehensive resource for diners seeking top recommendations across the city.
The list reflects the current vibrant and diverse dining scene in New York.
Taste NYC This Summer
An optional extension continues the program until Labor Day Weekend.
Hundreds of restaurants across all five boroughs are participating.
The program offers prix-fixe meals for lunch and/or dinner.
Menus and pricing vary by restaurant.
Reservations generally begin on July 16.
Saturdays are excluded from the program.
Sunday participation is optional and varies by restaurant.
Early bird registration for businesses closed on May 31.
Regular registration remains available after that date.
This popular event encourages diners to explore diverse dining options throughout the city.
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