Connecticut lifts capacity limits on businesses, restaurants

Despite the easing of restrictions, coronavirus protocols are still in place like face masks, social distancing, and curfews.

Restaurants struggle with restrictions, finding staff as reopening continues

Beginning Friday, all New York restaurants outside of New York City can open up their dining rooms at 75% capacity, while Connecticut is returning to full capacity for all businesses.

St. Patrick's Day in New York, subdued once again

New York City's world-famous St. Patrick's Day Parade was canceled once again. And the holiday usually means big business for the city's bars and pubs, especially those with an Irish theme and Irish American history.

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day a year into pandemic

Restaurants like The Shannon Rose in Clifton, New Jersey are preparing to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in a new way this year due to the pandemic.

Open Streets program returns in Brooklyn

Local officials say they hope to raise enough money to keep the program running through 2021.

'Ghost kitchens' on the rise in NYC

Ghost kitchens are exploding in popularity as city restaurants pivoted to takeout and delivery during the pandemic, and they could be here to stay.

Stimulus bill will provide billions for NY restaurants

Local restaurants and small businesses will be able to tap into over $7B included in the paycheck protection program.

NYC indoor dining to increase to 50% on March 19

Limited indoor dining in New York City returned in February. Restaurants will be able to increase capacity on March 19.

Central Park Boathouse restaurant to reopen

A fixture of Central Park that has been closed down for a year by coronavirus is set to reopen.

NYC bagel shops challenge critic's claim California bagels are better

A restaurant critic with The New York Times has waded into a controversy: He has judged California bagels to be better than New York bagels.

Cuomo: Restaurants outside NYC can go to 75% on March 19

Gov. Andrew Cuomo says restaurants in New York state outside of New York City will be allowed to fill three-fourths of their seats starting March 19.

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.

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.

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.

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%.

Chick-fil-A restaurant opening in Queens

An independently operated Chick-fil-A location will serve Jackson Heights and Elmhurst.