Pig and Khao, Leah Cohen's well-known Southeast Asian restaurant, will close on June 22 after over a decade on the Lower East Side. The decision follows a lease renewal challenge, with reports indicating the building requires extensive investments to stay operational. Cohen, who first opened the restaurant 13 years ago, has had a notable impact on the culinary scene, expanding her brand with ventures like Piggyback Bar and an offshoot near Penn Station. Currently, her remaining operation is Pig and Khao on the Upper West Side, recently opened amid the changes.
Pig and Khao, Leah Cohen's acclaimed Southeast Asian restaurant, is set to close its doors on June 22 after thirteen years on the Lower East Side due to a lease renewal decision.
The closure comes as the building at 68 Clinton Street requires significant investment to remain operational, leading to the decision not to renew the lease.
Leah Cohen has been a prominent figure in the culinary scene, having expanded her restaurant brand over the years, including the launch and subsequent closure of Piggyback Bar.
Despite the closures, Cohen remains focused on her remaining operations, including the recent opening of Pig and Khao on the Upper West Side, continuing her legacy.
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