Some NYC restaurants may ban Cuomo, de Blasio over indoor dining shutdown

New York City restaurants owners are considering banning Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio from eating at their establishments -- a move to hit back against the latest restrictions banning indoor dining during the frigid winter months as well as constantly shifting rules during the coronavirus pandemic that have forced business owners to pay out of pocket with little government assistance.

Couple creates private dining room in their van to support local restaurants

Doug and Kim White of Illinois recently turned their van into a private dining room on wheels, complete with a checkered cloth-covered table and soft lighting.

Indoor dining ban takes effect in New York City

The indoor dining ban took effect Monday and is expected to continue for at least two weeks. 

Restaurant owner breaks down exactly how much money he's losing during COVID-19 shutdowns

Dustin Lancaster, an owner of several restaurants and businesses in Los Angeles county, revealed on social media that his bar would have about $1,500 to pay $10,000 in monthly rent.

McDonald’s Happy Meals could get pricier in 2021

Following the elimination of a decades-old subsidy to cover the cost of Happy Meal toys, McDonald’s franchisees could potentially raise the price of the Happy Meal.

What is Shop Harlem?

Shop Harlem runs all month.

10,000 restaurants closed over last 3 months, report says

While the COVID-19 pandemic has already forced more than 110,000 restaurants out of business this year, a new report from the National Restaurant Association suggests time is running out for thousands more.

Unsold Long Island oysters being brought to sanctuaries

The market for fresh oysters on Long Island has collapsed. Growers have hundreds of thousands of unsold oysters.

Pastrami Queen opens another location in Manhattan

Pastrami Queen opened a new location on the Upper West Side, taking over the space vacated by Fine and Schapiro.

Mayor echoes Cuomo lockdown warning if hospitalization rate increases

Echoing the message from Gov. Andrew Cuomo a day earlier, Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday said New Yorkers should anticipate COVID-related restrictions soon.

NYC restaurants 'hibernating' or shifting services for the winter

The coronavirus pandemic has forced many NYC restaurants to close, but now, other establishments are going into 'hibernation' or adjusting their services to survive.

Manhattan restaurateur takes a chance and opens new eatery

Greer Fredericks had planned to open Peaches Low Country Kitchen in April but then the coronavirus pandemic hit.