Photograph of the Cheyenne's exterior at night by Goggla on Flickr Beloved Chelsea standby, the Cheynne Diner, closed two weeks ago so the site's owner could begin work on a 9-story building that will bring in rental income. But now, regulars can look forward to visiting the diner across the East River in Red Hook! AMNY's Urbanite spoke to preservationist Michael Perlman, who said, "I am elated to report that a contract has been......

Photograph of the Cheyenne's exterior at night by Goggla on Flickr The Cheyenne Diner is closing for good today, to make room for another Manhattan residential building. The 68-year-old diner fell victim to the city's own successes and spiraling real estate costs. The owner of the property, George Papas, who owns the nearby Skylight Diner, figures that no matter how successful the Cheyenne is (a hamburger is $4.50, the lumberjack breakfast--two eggs, pancakes or......