Kha & Mel’s Coffee and Tea Room Opens at Love Albany Center
Kha & Mel’s Coffee and Tea Room opened at the Love Albany Center in Albany, NY, in August 2026, founded by Jamel Mosely and Khalid Miller to provide a welcoming community space.
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7 storiesnewest firstlatest August 18, 2026
NYC Council Passes Year‑Round Outdoor Dining Bill
The New York City Council approved a bill on August 13, 2026, allowing restaurants to keep outdoor dining structures year‑round and requiring winterization. The change expands the seasonal program, aiming to give eateries continuous outdoor service and protect installations during winter.
Pope's Italian Restaurant Shuts Doors After 40 Years
Pope's Italian Restaurant at 232 Washington Street announced it will close in 2026 after 40 years, ending a long‑standing presence in Saratoga Springs.
Cafe Con Leche Celebrates 25 Years of Breakfast Burritos
Cafe Con Leche celebrated 25 years of its breakfast burritos on August 7, 2026, highlighting its lasting role in Logan Square and its connection to owner Esam Hani's expanding hospitality group.
Atlantic City Casinos Join Bellagio, Caesars in National Hotel Nomination
Four Atlantic City casino properties have been nominated for a national best‑hotel award in 2026, joining elite hotels like the Bellagio and Caesars Palace. The nomination underscores the city’s rising hospitality prestige and its appeal to tourists.
New Bar and Café Opens in Germantown
A new bar and café opened in Germantown, Saratoga County on July 26, 2026, offering a combined dining and social space aimed at becoming a neighborhood gathering spot for locals and tourists.
Sherry Hot Chicken to Open New Malta Location in 2026
Sherry Hot Chicken will open a new restaurant in Malta, NY, in the former 13 North location, with a grand opening set for 2026, adding a new dining option and reviving the vacant space.
