Pier 17 opens ski-lodge themed 'The Greens'
Pier 17, the rooftop overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge, has opened a ski- lodge-inspired venue called The Greens.
17% of food produced globally each year is wasted, UN report estimates
A U.N. report estimates that 17% of the food produced globally is wasted each year, and most of it happens in households.
Restaurants are reportedly being hurt by refund request scams
A Korean restaurant beloved by influencers and Angelenos has allegedly gone out of business due to fraudulent refund requests from customers who received their food.
Julia Turshen
Food writer Julia Turshen has a new cookbook, Simply Julia – 110 Easy Recipes for Healthy Comfort Food. She prepared fruit and cornmeal cobbler.
Starbucks adding Oatly oat milk to national menu, debuting new non-dairy drinks
Oat milk will become the coffee chain’s fourth non-dairy option at nationwide locations, alongside soy milk, almond milk and coconut milk.
Black woman goes from part-time server to owner of Roseville Outback Steakhouse
Gretta Jackson said the road these past 20 years wasn't easy but it was worth it as she got a title nobody has: the first Black woman to own an Outback Steakhouse in the Detroit area.
NYC indoor dining capacity increased, hotel workers now eligible for vaccine
Restaurants will now be allowed to admit more patrons and staff at a 35 percent capacity limit.
Chick-fil-A experiences US credit card system outage
Chick-fil-A was unable to process any credit or debit card transactions during outage.
'COVID bandit' strikes again: Customer gives $200 to each worker at Colorado diner
A person using the alias “COVID bandit” handed all 34 employees $200, spending a total of $6,400.
Peter Luger Steak House uses wax figures to fill seats
Peter Lugar steak house is hosting some famous guests... as wax figures.
Gun Hill Brewing's new batch of Bronx beer benefits Broadway
Broadway theaters and other venues for live entertainment have been shuttered for almost a year. A brewery in the Bronx is helping raise money for artists with a special beer.
Restaurant brings taste of Philly cheesesteaks to NY
After the pandemic cost him a Bronx bar, he moved to bring an authentic cheesesteak to the New York City area.
Meat-free school meals sparks anger in France
By taking meat off the menu at school canteens, the ecologist mayor of one of France's most famously gastronomic cities has kicked up a storm of protest and debate as the country increasingly questions the environmental costs of its meaty dietary habits.
Alcohol-free spirits and beer shop opens amid pandemic
Spirited Away is New York City's first zero-proof bottle store.
NYC restaurants can raise capacity to 35% beginning Feb. 26
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that restaurants in New York City could increase their capacity to 35%.
Winter storm food safety: What to keep and toss during power outages
Food demand is soaring in Texas amid a deadly winter storm that's left 500,000 without power, unable to eat what they may have had in the fridge for safety's sake. In the event of such an emergency, what can you keep and what should you toss?
Jameson Whiskey paying fans $50 to take off work on St. Patrick's Day
In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, Jameson is encouraging people to take "SPTO" (St. Patrick's time off) to kick back and celebrate on March 17, 2021.
Chick-fil-A restaurant opening in Queens
An independently operated Chick-fil-A location will serve Jackson Heights and Elmhurst.
Nestle debuting first vegan KitKat bar this year
KitKat V, Nestle's new plant-based alternative, is certified vegan and made from 100% sustainable cocoa.
9 out of 10 NYC restaurants could not afford rent in December study finds
The numbers have only worsened since June 2020, when 80 percent of restaurants could not pay rent.