NYC Restaurants: Papaya King Tower + Brooklyn Night Market Edition

NEW YORK CITY — A famous hot dog spot's old home is becoming new luxury homes.

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The former home of Papaya King is going to host a 17-story tower.

But, unfortunately for hot dog fans, it's not going to be devoted to tubular meat.

The Upper East Side tower will instead be a luxury residential building with just 25 apartments, according to newly filed plans.

The plans are just the latest development in an ongoing saga for the former Papaya King, which was an icon of the Upper East Side for decades.

Representatives repeatedly told reporters that the return of Papaya King was imminent at another location, but the doors still haven't opened.

In more upbeat news, the Brooklyn Night Market is expected to return for its third season.

An April 29 opening is scheduled for the popular event.

And fans of pastries, donuts, cookies and special bites of all sorts have some good news: another acclaimed baker is coming to the Upper East Side.

Angelina Bakery, a Korean-inspired Italian shop, is coming to Third Avenue between East 92nd and 93rd streets.

While the bakery is traditionally Italian, filled with praised classics including a range of Italian donuts called Bombolones, focaccia, pizza, many treats include a Korean twist.

The Bombolones, for example, are lighter and more similar to Korean donuts.

• Papaya King's UES Site To Get Luxury 17-Story Tower
• Brooklyn Night Market Returns To Industry City April 29
• Famous Angelina Bakery To Open Upper East Side Location

And, finally, city health inspectors closed restaurants across Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.

• NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed April 12 - 19