Coronavirus pushes cities to cap third-party delivery fees
More U.S. cities are capping commission fees third party delivery services charge restaurants, many of which are mom-and-pop small business owners.
The US reopening is coming, but 'normal' is still a ways off
As some governors across the United States begin to ease restrictions imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus, hopes are soaring that life as Americans knew it might be returning.
Georgia restaurants resume dine-in services Monday
Starting Monday, Governor Brian Kemp is allowing customers eat inside restaurants statewide.
Health officials ready new guidelines as restrictions ease
The Trump administration is reviewing proposed new guidelines for how restaurants, schools, churches and businesses can safely reopen as states look to gradually lift their coronavirus restrictions.
Disney World releases plant-based cookie fries recipe from Beaches & Cream Soda Shop during closure
Listen up Disney fans who have been missing out on the theme parks, but have been recreating their favorite Disney snacks and treats at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse owner to return $20M in small business loans
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse owner, Ruth’s Hospitality Group, announced Thursday that it is repaying $20 million in coronavirus aid received under the Paycheck Protection Program after the Treasury Department asked publicly traded companies to return the funds meant for small businesses.
Beloved Manhattan bar Coogan's permanently closed
Coogan's announced on its Facebook page that COVID-19 had forced it to close—but not just temporarily.
Tens of thousands of dollars raised to feed Westchester hospital workers
After hitting an initial $10,000 goal, New Castle Town Supervisor Rob Greenstein started upping it in increments of $5,000 that soon grew to increments of $10,000. Most recently, he just raised his goal from $100,000 to $150,000.
Michigan to buy back booze from cash-strapped bars
Michigan will offer cash-strapped bars and restaurants relief by buying back their liquor inventory during the coronavirus pandemic.
More restaurants forced to close across NYC
Even after being deemed “essential businesses,” and adjusting their models to takeout or delivery-only, many restaurants are still closing throughout New York City, unable to make enough money to stay afloat.
Restaurants offering Easter meal kits, delivery
With social distancing in place, this year’s Easter celebrations will be very different from years past. Many local restaurants are offering Easter meal kits and delivery services.
Celebrity chefs unite to feed hungry, help bleeding restaurants
When Jose Andres first came to New York City, the wide-eyed sailor in the Spanish navy docked on West 30th Street full of ambition. Decades later, the award-winning chef has an upscale food hall on that very street and will serve 40,000 meals this week across the city where he built his dreams, and which is now the U.S. epicenter of the coronavirus.
Restaurants delivering to the frontlines of pandemic response
Restaurants in the Tristate Region are stepping up, and doing their part to help healthcare workers while on they're on the job. Companies like SUBWAY are serving up hundreds of boxed lunches. Just Salad is donating 5,000 meals-a-day to Mt. Sinai, and Blackbarn Restaurant is pitching in for Bellevue Hospital.
Produce wholesalers caught with excess goods after restaurants closed due to COVID-19
Pallets of produce sit inside this Los Angeles warehouse. It is a stark contrast to some grocery stores where paper and canned goods went flying off the shelves.
You can make an authentic Shake Shack burger at home with a meal kit
Home chefs can get their fix of Shake Shack.
Guy Fieri helps launch relief fund to aid restaurant workers financially impacted by COVID-19
The fiery food personality teamed up with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) on the initiative.