Chinatown's pandemic crisis continues
Businesses in Chinatown that haven't already closed continue to struggle amid the pandemic.
Businesses in Chinatown that haven't already closed continue to struggle amid the pandemic.
Johns Hopkins health expert says enclosed outdoor dining isn’t ironclad for COVID-19 transmission
With restrictions on indoor dining still in place for many parts of the DMV, the planning for winterizing outdoor seating in the time of coronavirus has been in the works for a lot of restaurants.
With restrictions on indoor dining still in place for many parts of the DMV, the planning for winterizing outdoor seating in the time of coronavirus has been in the works for a lot of restaurants.
McDonald's cult classic, the McRib, is coming back
McDonald's is reintroducing the McRib nationally on Dec. 2 as it tries to regain its footing during the pandemic.
McDonald's is reintroducing the McRib nationally on Dec. 2 as it tries to regain its footing during the pandemic.
Outdoor dining bubbles aren't as safe as you'd think, doctors say
'The reality is that outdoor dining bubbles are not safer than indoor dining, and may actually increase your risk of contracting Covid-19'
'The reality is that outdoor dining bubbles are not safer than indoor dining, and may actually increase your risk of contracting Covid-19'
Chipotle now charges extra for tortilla on the side
The restaurant chain seems to have caught on to the fan-favorite hack, which means no more free extra tortillas on the side.
The restaurant chain seems to have caught on to the fan-favorite hack, which means no more free extra tortillas on the side.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
But the fourth quarter of 2020 looks precarious for many businesses as the coronavirus outbreak maintains its grip on the economy.
NYC indoor dining concerns
Indoor dining has reopened in NYC, but many business owners say strict capacity rules makes it difficult to make money.
Indoor dining has reopened in NYC, but many business owners say strict capacity rules makes it difficult to make money.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.