NYC Restaurant Week 2022
New York City Restaurant Week 2022 will get underway on Tuesday. Here is what you need to know.
Manhattan DA's controversial crime policy concerns restaurants
Some restaurant owners say Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's new policy to not prosecute low-level crimes and divert first-time offenders to treatment could make crime in the city even worse.
East Harlem restaurant's accessibility makes it welcoming to all
Contento is the brainchild of Yannick Benjamin, who has used a wheelchair since his 20s. He has created a restaurant that strives to be accessible for all. And it starts with hiring a staff that has empathy, Benjamin.
NYC restaurants and bars face long road to recovery
New York City's hospitality industry is crippled by staffing shortages and cancellations fueled by the latest coronavirus surge. Restaurants and bars, those that have survived, have a long way to go to recover from the pandemic.
A taste of southern soul food in Montclair at Sweet T's Southern Eatery
Sweet T's Southern Eatery aims to offer a selection of southern soul food favorites with a healthy twist.
NY Gov. Hochul gives State of the State speech
Hochul distanced herself from former Governor Andrew Cuomo and laid out a long list of proposals she says will improve the lives of New Yorkers.
To-go alcohol returning in NY, governor promises
To-go alcohol sales ended in June 2021, when New York lifted its State of Emergency, but restaurant owners and customers have been clamoring for the popular measure's return ever since.
Little Caesars raises price of famous $5 pizza for first time in 25 years
Little Caesars' latest version of Hot-N-Ready pizza will have more pepperoni
Chipotle adds plant-based chorizo to menu for limited time
Some ingredients of Chipotle’s meatless chorizo, which gets its protein from peas, include chipotle peppers, tomato paste, crushed garlic, Spanish smoked paprika and extra virgin olive oil.
Olive Garden may not bring back Never-Ending Pasta Bowl
Darden Restaurants CEO Rick Cardenas explained that the promotion wasn't as profitable as previously believed
NYC vaccine mandate for private employers and those 12 and older in effect
A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all private employers is now in effect in New York City. Also, New Yorkers aged 12 and older are now required to show proof of two vaccine doses to enter most indoor venues.
Man who defied Michigan pandemic orders to keep diner open dies of COVID-19
He kept the restaurant open in December 2020 in violation of orders from the Michigan health department to help pay his wife's medical bills.
What restaurants are open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2021
Hours may vary by location.
Inflation and labor shortage hit Long Island restaurants
U.S. consumer inflation is up 6.8% from 2020 — the highest it's been in nearly 40 years. That has left restaurant owners no choice but to raise their prices.
High sugar warnings on menus in NYC
Get ready for high sugar warnings at restaurants in New York City.
TV chef Gordon Ramsay ditches California, moves restaurant HQ to Texas: report
The team has plans to open 18 restaurants in cities like Boston, Miami and Chicago.
McDonald's, Mariah Carey team for '12 days of deals' holiday menu
McDonald’s announced that the deals will start on Dec. 13. Customers will have the opportunity to get a different item from the menu each day for free when they make a purchase of at least $1.
SantaCon returns this weekend: What you need to know
The annual, boozy celebration of the holiday season returns to New York City's streets on Saturday after taking last year off due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Tour guide documents NYC outdoor dining transformation in photos
Tour guide and photographer Peggy Taylor documented the New York City restaurant scene as it transformed during the pandemic into an outdoor experience. Her work is collected in "Streeteries," a full-color photo book.
Customer claims Georgia McDonald's employee pulled a gun on her over mask
Police are investigating claims that a Georgia McDonald's employee pulled a gun on a customer. The woman says it happened over a mask. The incident was caught on video.