NYC restaurants can add a 10 percent 'coronavirus' surcharge
A bill to allow restaurants to add a 10 percent dining surcharge to help cover costs related to COVID-19.
Outdoor dining scheduled to end next month
There is a proposal to extend outdoor dining indefinitely for restaurants in New York City, to help them stay in business.
COVID surcharge for NYC diners
Struggling restaurants in New York City got a boost from the City Council on Wednesday after members voted to pass a bill allowing owners to add a special 10 percent COVID surcharge to diners’ bills.
DEW Garita: Red Lobster launches a Mountain Dew cocktail
The cocktail made with a “top-secret recipe” will be available for order at select Red Lobster restaurants starting in September.
Maskless woman at KFC hops on counter, demands service
A woman at a KFC in California was filmed screaming at employees — and even jumping on the counter of the restaurant — after she was allegedly refused service for not wearing a mask.
Pennsylvania restaurant apologizes for offensive sign that sparked protest
A members-only restaurant in Pennsylvania has apologized for a sign displayed on a wall that some people called racist, according to posts on social media.
CDC: People with COVID-19 twice as likely to have eaten out at a restaurant before getting sick
People who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to report eating or drinking at a bar or restaurant in the past two weeks, according to the CDC.
Indoor dining in NYC to resume Sept. 30 with restrictions
Indoor dining at restaurants in New York City can resume at 25 percent capacity beginning on Sept. 30 with additional safety measures, announced Gov. Andrew Cuomo Wednesday.
Wawa thanks teachers, administrators with free coffee through the rest of September
From Tuesday Sept. 8 through Sept. 30, Wawa stores will offer free, any size coffee to all teachers and members of school administration.
63% of New York restaurants could close over coronavirus losses
There could be a lot fewer restaurants in New York due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Governors in states hit hard by pandemic rethinking lockdown orders on bars
As the number of coronavirus cases fall in the U.S., governors in hard-hit states are rethinking lockdown orders on bars.
Restaurants in NJ reopen for indoor dining
Restaurants across New Jersey were allowed to reopen their doors to diners on Friday as of 6 a.m. following an announcement by Gov. Phil Murphy earlier this week that enough progress had been made in the battle against the coronavirus.
Dinner and a movie an option once again in NJ
Indoor dining and movie theaters in New Jersey can reopen, with strict protocols in place.
Cuomo stands firm on NYC indoor dining ban
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he won't let New York City reopen its restaurants for indoor dining until the city comes up with a plan to make sure they are following regulations to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
NYC restaurants planning to file lawsuit against Cuomo, De Blasio over indoor dining
Frustrated that they cannot offer indoor dining, while other parts of New York City can, restaurants in New York City are joining together to file a lawsuit against Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Long Island tries to steal restaurant business from NYC
Officials on Long Island are making a concerted effort to try and lure restaurant-goers from New York City out to Long Island.
NYC bar owner struggles to keep business open during pandemic
New York City’s bars have survived some of the city’s darkest hours, but the pandemic is squeezing many of the city’s long-standing Irish pubs to the point of extinction. FOX 5 NY’s Sharon Crowley spoke with one bar owner about how he’s trying to stick it out, with no indoor dining and no relief in sight.
Luring NYC diners to Long Island
Long Island officials have launched a new campaign to draw diners from New York City who do not have access to indoor dining.
Long Island bar investigated over betting on violence in Chicago, New York City
Authorities are investigating a Long Island bar that reportedly took bets on whether Chicago or New York City would see more shootings over Labor Day weekend.
Restaurant fires server who told police detective to ‘quit your job’ on his receipt
A restaurant server reportedly lost her job after giving a police detective a snarky “tip” on his receipt.