Jackson Heights is losing an iconic supper club.
The monthly series is finished after only one residency.
An icon of 50's signage and 24/7 breakfasts can't handle the increased rent.
Lulu Petite and Tsar Nicolai Caviar didn't leave willingly; their leases weren't renewed.
Operations have moved to Second Avenue.
Vik's Chaat Corner, Baume, Curry Village, and Sandbox Bakery all open; Mi Lindo Yucatan, Mastrelli's Deli, others close.
Chaise Lounge closes to turn into The Southern, a showpiece for chef Cary Taylor.
Plus: haggis is legalized, and Top Chef supports Haitian relief, all in our morning news roundup.
Both restaurants cite "remodeling" for the closure, but we're not so sure.
A bit of schadenfreude today for cupcake haters: Mission Minis, which just opened their first Mission storefront a couple weeks back, were forced to shutter temporarily this weekend by order of the city Health Department because they failed to get...