NYC to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, entertainment, fitness

New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.

Restaurant menu QR codes and the risks to your privacy

There are risks and privacy issues that can come with QR codes menus, which many restaurants have adopted to replace paper menus amid the pandemic.

NYC considering vaccine mandate for all restaurants

Mayor Bill de Blasio says "all options are on the table" when it comes to possibly require vaccines for patrons at restaurants across New York City.

Star sommelier accused of Manhattan arsons

A well-known Manhattan sommelier is facing arson charges in connection with a series of fires at outdoor dining establishments in the city.

Caffè Taci opera performances draw crowds for 26 years and counting

What started out as a vision for opera in small venues quickly blossomed into a reality, when opera enthusiast Leopoldo Mucci hosted his first opera night on July 25, 1995.

Atlanta restaurant gets death threats over requiring COVID-19 vaccine

The Argosy gastropub in East Atlanta put up a sign in their window warning customers they have to be vaccinated if they want to eat and drink there.

Brawl at Detroit Shake Shack caught on camera as up to 12 girls fight

A confrontation inside a Shake Shack restaurant in downtown Detroit which turned into a brawl, spilling out into the parking lot with 10 or 12 girls swinging, caught on video.

2 women caught on video inside closed restaurant attempting to fry dumplings

The owners of a Chinese food restaurant shared video of two women they believe were drunk as they attempted to fry dumplings when the restaurant was closed.

Americans' tipping habits didn't improve during pandemic, poll finds

A survey of U.S. adults found that tipping habits did not improve during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite a boom in the food delivery service industry.

Chick-fil-A is America’s top fast food restaurant for 7th year straight; McDonald's ranked last

For the seventh year in a row, Chick-fil-A has been chosen as America's top fast-food retaurant, coming in first for customer satisfaction while McDonald's ranked at the bottom of the list.

Accessibility is a centerpiece at East Harlem restaurant

Restaurateur George Gallego knows from personal experience how difficult it can be navigating New York City streets and businesses in a wheelchair.

Alcohol-to-go abruptly ends in New York

With the lifting of New York's state of emergency, the popular alcohol-to-go provision is ending, disappointing restaurants and customers.

Lab test of Subway tuna sandwiches fails to detect tuna DNA, report says

Subway’s tuna was tested by a food lab commissioned by the New York Times. The lab said it found “no amplifiable tuna DNA” in the sample.

New York's gay bars are still vital, especially post-COVID, owners say | Pride and Pandemic

The gay bar of the past was much different than the one we think of today where every inch is covered in rainbow flags. So many have played and continue to play a vital role in the city.