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Three Years After Its NYC Comeback, Beloved Vegan Restaurant Candle Is Closing Again

Beloved New York vegan restaurant Candle is set to close in September, as chef Jorge Pineda cites rising costs, mounting debts, and a lack of investors.

Three Years After Its NYC Comeback, Beloved Vegan Restaurant Candle Is Closing Again

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Beloved New York vegan restaurant Candle is set to close in September, as chef Jorge Pineda cites rising costs, mounting debts, and a lack of investors.

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Beloved New York vegan restaurant Candle is set to close in September, as chef Jorge Pineda cites rising costs, mounting debts, and a lack of investors.

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