Cheesecake Factory claims it can't pay April rent because of coronavirus pandemic

Cheesecake Factory said that they have suffered a severe decrease in restaurant traffic," which has caused a "tremendous financial blow" amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Miller Lite to donate $1M to unemployed bartenders amid coronavirus outbreak

“Taps are off. But tips are needed,” reads the text in a video the company tweeted. “Click to donate to the millions out of work. We’ll start with $1,000,000.”

Chef Floyd Cardoz dies of coronavirus complications

Chef Floyd Cardoz, a critically praised chef and TV celebrity, died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 59.

Virus brings worry, waiting at NYC's most famous eateries

Some of New York City's most iconic eateries have been through a lot, but this pandemic, and the steps New York and other places are taking to fight it is like nothing they've ever seen.

New York to allow take-out booze from bars

New York is going to suspend some rules to allow bars to sell booze to go in an effort to help keep them in business during the coronavirus restrictions that are going into effect.

NYC orders restaurants and bars to close

Mayor Bill de Blasio ordered that all bars, restaurants, and cafes in New York City to close starting on Tuesday due to the coronavirus outbreak.

NJ city starts curfew, orders bars and restaurants to close

The city of Hoboken is ordering all bars to temporarily close and restaurants can only offer takeout and delivery.

'We're terrified':  Restaurants face uncertain future in coronavirus downturn

Restaurants across the New York City region are seeing an inevitable downturn as people curtail activities because of the coronavirus.  Now, many restaurants are fighting to survive.

Jersey City implements curfew on bars, nightclubs due to coronavirus

A curfew has been implemented in Jersey City for all bars and nightclubs in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

McDonald's debuts Double Big Mac with four beef patties

The Double Big Mac comes just as you’d expect, with special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions — and not two, but four beef patties.

Business is booming at vegan burger joint Lekka Burger

There’s no doubt vegan restaurants are on the rise. Lekka Burger is nestled in the heart of TriBeCa , among many of the city’s hot spots for foodies.

Restaurant lunch box lunches for busy New Yorkers

One way to get a taste of different things at lunch is to get a kind of lunch box meal.

Market-style Italian dining at Primo Mercato | The Dish

In this episode of The Dish, Kerry Drew went out to the Mall at Short Hills—yes, a mall—to taste some Italian cuisine.

Another old-time NYC restaurant closing

Burger Heaven has been a favorite comfort food spot for locals and even stars over the decades.

Restauranteur, author and model B. Smith dies at 70

Restaurateur, author and model Barbara Elaine Smith, best known as B. Smith, has died at her home on Long Island as a result of early-onset Alzheimer ’s disease, her husband and daughter announced on Facebook on Sunday.

Peruvian restaurant in Queens designed to be accessible and welcoming

Bruno Salazar is the co-owner of Rosatoro Restaurant in Astoria, Queens, which was designed to be as accessible and welcoming to people of all levels of mobility.