Reps from Papaya King email in to announce that the historic cheap hot dog joint is closing temporarily. But don't fret: "we'll be reopening our doors with a newly renovated space later this summer." Grub Street learns that the renos are due to a ownership switch, but the new head honchos plan on changing very little. Meanwhile, 35 year Papaya King veteran Alexander Poulos has launched a YouTube channel and a website. [~ENY~; GS; YouTube]
179 East 86th St., New York, NY
