http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/22/nyregion/new-york-today-an-extended-summer.html 2016-09-22 12:39:58 New York Today: An Extended Summer Thursday: What’s with the heat this week, another Anthony Weiner sexting scandal, and influential restaurants. === Updated, 6:30 a.m. Good morning on this toasty Thursday. Summer is coming to an end, officially giving way to autumn at 10:21 a.m. And yet, you’d be forgiven if you didn’t notice: The sun continues to needle the eyes aboveground, and the subway is still steamy below. Today’s For those keeping track, temperatures are running about The culprit: Our weather system is coming from the south, rather than the north. “And we’ve been stuck in this pattern for a while,” said Jay Engle, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service. “It’s like the continuation of summer.” But not for too much longer. “A crisp, cool, fall air mass will move into the city” this weekend, he said. If this year felt especially warm, it’s because we’ve had the most days of 90-degree heat since 2010, and rain hasn’t been cooling us off: We’re still Coming up, the cooler months look less than frigid with the And warmth is something we’ll feel more of, according to the The panel, in a It might seem strange now, but there may come a time when shorts, sunglasses — and scarecrows — are the norm for autumn. Here’s what else is happening: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Flavor. Portion size. Décor. Service. Ambience. All categories that come to mind when reviewing a restaurant. Historical relevance and influence? Not usually. But for his new book, We weren’t surprised that many — six in fact — could be found in New York. Like Also Or Also on the list: What influential restaurants in the city would you add to the list? Let us know in the comments New York Today is a weekday roundup that stays live from 6 a.m. till late morning. You can For updates throughout the day, What would you like to see here to start your day? Post a comment, Follow the New York Today columnists, You can find the latest New York Today at