Outdoor dining changes in Westchester County

Eager customers are more than ready for outdoor dining to return to Westchester County.

Outdoor dining in New York City to expand at restaurants after coronavirus reopening

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced plans on Thursday to temporarily use open space to allow the city’s restaurants to maintain social distancing while serving customers when the city enters Phase Two of reopening.

Pop-up bar scene, tanning salon test shutdown rules in NYC

Restaurants remain closed for table and bar service in New York City. But some are bending rules meant to curb coronavirus infections by encouraging customers to linger outside for an extra round or two of takeout cocktails.

Rats growing more aggressive, even eating each other during pandemic

The lack of available food sources due to the shutdown of bars, restaurants, and other businesses during the coronavirus pandemic has reportedly lead to an increase in aggressiveness in rats as they become desperate for food.

New campaign aims to remind NYC residents not to linger outside restaurants
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New York City is launching the "Take Out... Don't Hang Out" campaign to remind residents to follow social distancing guidelines while getting dinner or drinks from the city's restaurants.

Chuck E. Cheese offering takeout food under ‘Pasqually's Pizza & Wings' name on delivery apps

The devastation to businesses due to widespread coronavirus lockdowns across the U.S. has prompted many restaurants to rely on delivery and take-out services, and children’s pizza purveyor Chuck E. Cheese is apparently no exception.

Outdoor dining returns to Connecticut

For the first time in two months, customers dined outdoors at restaurants under a warm spring sun Wednesday across Connecticut as the state began a lengthy process of easing restrictions meant to combat the spread of the coronavirus.

NYC restaurants turning to high tech solutions to reopen

Some restaurants in New York City are already looking for solutions to help them reopen when the coronavirus lockdown comes to an end.

How can technology help restaurants in NYC reopen?
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Restaurants in NYC are trying to figure out any way they can to come back when the coronavirus lockdown ends, and are looking to hi-technology and other suggestions to help them resume business when the lockdown ends.

Outdoor dining resumes in Connecticut

Restaurants can begin offering service in outdoor dining areas Wednesday as part of the first phase of Connecticut's statewide reopening, including in hard-hit Fairfield County on the New York state line.

McDonald's workers plan strike over coronavirus protections

Workers at McDonald's restaurants in 20 cities will go on strike Wednesday to put pressure on the company to improve employee protections during the coronavirus outbreak.

Famed Peter Luger steakhouse turns to delivery

The Brooklyn institution is now offering pickup and delivery from a limited menu and butcher shop items.

Brian Quinn of Impractical Jokers turns brewery into hand sanitizer plant for frontline workers

Staten Island native and star of TruTV's Impractical Jokers, Brian "Q" Quinn, has pulled off his best stunt yet--turning beer from his brewery into hand-sanitizer for those on the frontlines.

Sydney restaurant fills empty social distancing seats with cardboard cut-out customers

As businesses in countries around the world begin to reopen following strict coronavirus lockdowns aimed at combating the spread of the virus, many eager to return to their favorite restaurants are wondering how they will adapt to the new normal. 

Study: Many restaurants will not open again after COVID-19 pandemic

A revealing new study finds that one out of every four restaurants in America won’t re-open when the coronavirus crisis ends.