Burger King offering free Whoppers to people who pass competitors' abandoned restaurants: 'Scary places'
In the spirit of Halloween, Burger King is trolling the competition by offering free Whoppers to anyone who dares to drive by a select number of abandoned fast-food restaurants once operated by unnamed rival chains.
2 restaurants find early success launching during pandemic
During a pandemic might not seem like the best time to open a restaurant. Thousands of restaurants have had to close over the past several months. But in September, two new spots opened just minutes from each other in Fort Lee. They're hoping to make it through the pandemic and beyond.
Two new restaurants in NYC look to turn difficulty into opportunity
Two new restaurants in New York City prove that the entrepreneurial spirit of the city isn't gone yet.
Chick-fil-A sauces to be sold in stores across U.S. in 2021
Chick-fil-A has announced that its signature sauces will hit some retailers in select states with a nationwide roll out planned for 2021.
P.F. Chang's is opening to-go locations in New York City
P.F. Chang’s is opening to-go only locations in New York City.
Manny's El Loco closes kitchen after 49 years due to pandemic
A family-run restaurant in Covina permanently closes their kitchen after 49 years due to the struggles of the pandemic.
New York City winter outdoor dining guidelines
New York City has released its guidance for restaurants planning to continue to offer outdoor dining during the winter.
App aims to reduce food waste in NYC
A new app is aiming to help stop food waste in New York City.
Historic Grand Central Oyster Bar gives up 12 days after reopening
The Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant has closed again just 12 days after it reopened from its 7-month shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Amid COVID, many businesses in precarious spot as 2020 ends
But the fourth quarter of 2020 looks precarious for many businesses as the coronavirus outbreak maintains its grip on the economy.
California governor's office says to put on mask between bites
A confusing message released by Governor Gavin Newsom's office encourages people to wear a mask "between bites" when dining out in public, while also saying you should "minimize the number of times you take your mask off."
NYC’s iconic Central Park Boathouse restaurant is closed
The owner of the Boathouse, which opened in 1954 and has been featured in films such as "When Harry Met Sally," explained that they rely heavily on tourists and park-goers, as well as weddings and corporate events.
Half of NYC restaurants, bars may close for good due to COVID-19
As many as half of NYC's bars and restaurants could close permanently in the next six months.
NYC restaurant jobs still sharply down from pre-virus levels
New York City’s restaurants are employing only slightly more than half the number of people they were before the coronavirus wreaked havoc in the industry.
Subway bread isn't bread, Irish court rules
Ireland’s Supreme Court has ruled that bread sold by the fast-food chain Subway contains so much sugar that it cannot be legally defined as bread.
New York City restaurants resume indoor dining
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's rules for indoor dining in the city include 25% occupancy, temperature checks, one member of each party must provide contact information for tracing, masks when not seated, tables six feet apart, no bar service, and restaurants must close at midnight.
NYC makes outdoor dining permanent, extends Open Streets initiatives
Restaurants can offer outdoor dining year-round, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio Friday.



















