Danny’s, a new clubby spot for crudo, kale Caesar, a good burger, and insider gossip, has debuted in Flatiron. It comes from Dan Abrams, ABC News chief legal analyst, bestselling author, and veteran NYC restaurateur behind past ventures like the Lion and White Street.

Located at 46 West 22nd Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues in Flatiron, Danny’s is aiming for a neighborhood restaurant feel. Chef Ed Tinoco (Alinea Group alum) steers a menu of ham and cheese hot pockets, deviled eggs, fried chicken, halibut, and a burger. For drinks, it’s classic cocktails and nonalcoholic options. The standout is an all-American wine selection, with more than 100 bottles with a focus on lesser-heralded regions — Texas, Charlottesville, Virginia, and Laurel, New York — alongside known labels from the West Coast.

Brooklyn Mirage on track for demolition

Brooklyn Mirage, the 32,000 square foot seasonal outdoor stage, is headed for full demolition, according to Gothamist, at the Avant Gardner complex at 140 Stewart Avenue in East Williamsburg. According to records filed with the city’s Department of Buildings, the owners are seeking to tear down the structures that made up the Brooklyn Mirage, which has remained shuttered since 2024 following a last-minute cancellation of its 2025 season due to permitting issues. Brooklyn Mirage was criticized over safety issues, including what regulators described as drug use and deaths due to overdoses. Two concertgoers were also found dead in Newtown Creek after attending events at the Mirage in 2023. The venue was supposed to open in conjunction with Smorgasburg’s planned food-vendor hub, the Campsite. According to Gothamist, the demolition application follows Avant Gardner’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, with up to $500 million in liabilities and less than $100 million in assets. Two smaller venues on the site, the Great Hall and the Kings Hall, remain open.

Queens Night Market wraps up

Queens Night Market wraps 2025 with a Halloween finale on Saturday, October 25, at its usual spot behind the New York Hall of Science — 47-01 111th St., Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Hours run 4 p.m. to midnight, with trick-or-treating plus costume contests for kids (7 p.m.) and adults (8:30 p.m.) with prizes. Details and the season schedule are on the official site, with regular Saturday hours confirmed by recent local coverage.