Hector's Cafe and Diner will close after 76 years on July 18 due to significant neighborhood changes and impacts from COVID-19. The owner, Nick Kapelonis, indicated that the long-standing butchers who were regular customers had become like family. Although the diner’s lease would last until 2033, the decision to shut down was made to allow for a reset. The Meatpacking District has undergone substantial transformation from industrial to luxury, with Hector's being a noted presence throughout its history and featured in various films and shows.
Hector's Cafe and Diner, a staple in the Meatpacking District for 76 years, will close on July 18 following changes in the neighborhood and a decline in business due to COVID.
Owner Nick Kapelonis shared that the diner decided to close now despite having a lease that lasts until 2033, reflecting on the dramatic shifts in the Meatpacking District.
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