Mayor Adams brushes off 'silly' report on his nightlife habits

A report in the New York Times has raised questions over Adams' nightlife habits and his relationship with the owners of two different restaurants in the city.

Chipotle releases lemonade-scented candle in a nod to customers who steal the drink

Chipotle knows its free water cups are lemonade-filled. The chain joked with customers and released a lemonade-scented candle before National Lemonade Day.

NYC cracks down on unused outdoor dining sheds

Mayor Adams said the city wasn't outlawing indoor dining, but instead cracking down on dining sheds that had fallen into disrepair.

Chipotle will pay NYC workers $20 million for violating labor laws

The fast-food chain Chipotle Mexican Grill will pay $20 million to current and former workers at its New York City restaurants for violating city labor laws.

NJ extending outdoor dining through late 2024

Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill extending permissions for outdoor dining through November 2024.

NYC rat sightings on the rise

More rat sightings have been reported in 2022 than at any point in the past decade.

90-year-old Papaya King could be forced to close

Beloved hot dog and fruit juice restaurant Papaya King may fall to the wrecking ball.

NYC rooftop bars and restaurants to enjoy this summer

Summer is the right time to wine and dine on New York City's rooftops. Whether you want to catch a breeze by the beach or enjoy Manhattan's stunning views, you've got options. Here are four places that exemplify the best of the rooftop bar scene.

Russ & Daughters Cafe reopens

Russ and Daughters Cafe on Manhattan's Lower East Side has reopened to indoor dining.

East Village residents say Wingstop's fried chicken odor is unbearable

"All day every day the residents get to smell chicken and french fries and feel like they’re wearing grease," said one person who lives near the restaurant.

Hale and Hearty closes all NYC locations

Popular soup and sandwich chain Hale and Hearty suddenly closed all of its locations in New York City with no explanation.

Judge rules Subway can be sued over its '100% tuna' claim

A California woman filed a lawsuit alleging Subway misled her and customers about the amount of tuna contained in its sandwiches.

NYC bar owner settles harassment complaint for $500,000

New York Attorney General Letitia James said Wednesday that employees of Sweet & Viscious endured inappropriate comments about their race, sexuality and bodies and suffered unwelcome sexual advances from managers and customers.

Russian version of McDonald's takes fries off of menu after running out of potatoes

The chain, known as “Vkusno i Tochka,” which roughly translates to “Tasty and that's it,” said that a poor potato harvest an inability to import potatoes meant that the popular side dish wasn't available.