The restaurant, which has been open since the 1970s, will close this weekend. Photo: Courtesy Elephant & Castle The restaurant, which has been open since the 1970s, will close this weekend. Photo: ...

The restaurant will close August 17. It’s not easy for a restaurant to stay in business for five decades, but if you’re fortunate enough to do so, chances are you’ve built up some loyal customers.

Two New York restaurants that helped shape the city's dining scene — albeit in different ways — are closing for good this weekend. Elephant & Castle NYC, a West Village staple since 1973, and Olmsted, ...

Nadia Chaudhury is a born-and-raised New Yorker who is an editor for Eater’s Northeast region and Eater New York, was the former Eater Austin editor for 10 years, and often writes about food and pop ...