Benihana Founder Rocky Aoki Dies at 69

Rocky Aoki, the Tokyo-born restaurateur who built the Benihana steakhouse chain into a $450 million empire, lived a colorful life, blazed through a bevy of girlfriends and wives — often at the same time — and became a well-known fixture in Manhattan has died. He was 69. No cause was given, but he is believed [...]

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Half King Bar & Restaurant: Bar Fare That’s a Cut Above

One of the best things about New York is the wide variety of restaurants and bars in practically every neighborhood. But the restaurant business is notoriously tough, and if you don’t deliver on quality food at good prices, you won’t stay open for long. One place that’s leaving customers satisfied and coming back for more [...]

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