Taco Bell may permanently add fries to menu to better compete with McDonald's

Taco Bell's CEO said that while dinner and late-night business is on par with McDonald’s and other rivals, the chain’s breakfast and lunch dayparts are “significantly” behind.

PHOTOS: NYC SantaCon returns this weekend

SantaCon is back in New York City. Hundreds of Santa Clauses, elves, and Rudolphs will crawl bars in the city Saturday as part of the charity event.

Long Island restaurant boom lets foodies stay closer to home

Fewer Long Islanders these days are making the trek into New York City to enjoy a meal as more restaurants are setting up shop in the suburbs.

McDonald's McGold Card gives free food for life

McDonald's is bringing back its exclusive McGold card that entitles the person who has it to free McDonald's burgers for life.

Robot cooks are taking over restaurants and coming into homes

From flipping burgers and cooking fries to building and cooking pizzas, robots are taking over restaurant kitchens and are starting to move into homes.

Great N.Y. Noodletown, a Chinatown favorite for 50 years

Great N.Y. Noodletown has been a New York City gem for half a century. It has a delicious menu that isn't that complicated or extensive -- the owner says do a few things and do them really well.

Julius Bar, an iconic NYC gay bar, may become city landmark

Julius Bar, one of the oldest gay bars in New York City, could become the latest of the city's landmarks.

NYC app-based food-delivery workers would get $23.82 per hour under proposed rule

Food-delivery workers in New York City who are dispatched by apps such as Grubhub, Uber Eats, and DoorDash would make nearly $24 per hour under a proposal from City Hall.

Golden Girls Kitchen NYC is set to open soon

New Yorkers will be able to say "thank you for being a friend," inside the Golden Girls Kitchen restaurant experience in Manhattan.

Delicious tacos propel NJ family from home kitchen to restaurant during pandemic

During the pandemic, a New Jersey family started selling tacos to their neighbors out of their home kitchen. They couldn't imagine that within two years, they'd graduate to a food truck and now a brick-and-motor shop.

NYC pizza restaurant consistently snags top spot

Ribalta, on 48 East 12th St., has consistently snagged the number one spot for pizza.

Long Island deli's longtime chef helps keep doors open as new owner

Regal Kosher Deli in Plainview, which has served delicious delicacies for more than half a century, was about to close its doors forever when its chef, who has worked in the kitchen for more than 30 years, stepped in to fulfill his dream of owning a business.

Halloween costume earns boy free McDonald's french fries for a year

The family has made a point of making custom outfits for nine-year-old Blake, who has had Spina bifida, a condition that affects the spine, for the past six years.

Haunted House of Hamburgers offers Halloween year-round on Long Island

The Haunted House of Hamburgers has opened on Long Island just in time for Halloween, meaning that spooky season fans can now get their fix year-round.

NYC tears down outdoor dining shed at Manhattan art gallery

New York City has torn down an outdoor dining shed belonging to a Manhattan art gallery this week, infuriating its owners and pleasing some neighbors.