The Biggest Restaurant Closings of 2024 in NYC | Eater NY

"A Peruvian restaurant in East Harlem, opened in 2021 and recognized on the New York Times top 100 restaurants list two consecutive years, that closed after struggles including inflation and safety concerns; co-owner Yannick Benjamin, who was paralyzed below the waist and had made accessibility central to the operation, posted a heartfelt note that detailed the pressures: “Rising crime forced us to hire full-time security. I took on side jobs just to afford health insurance,” he said. “Despite our team’s tireless efforts, inflation, safety concerns, and declining numbers proved insurmountable.”" - Emma Orlow