NY restaurants want pandemic liquor rules to be permanent

The devastated restaurant and bar industry is asking lawmakers in Albany to pass legislation that would permanently allow to-go liquor sales.

NY outdoor dining curfew ends; restaurants seek permanent changes

The NYC Hospitality Alliance welcomes the easing of restrictions but said it isn't enough. The alliance is calling on state lawmakers to enact three priority pieces of legislation to help the restaurant industry make a comeback.

Newark named best city for barbecue in the northeast

In what could be described as a "controversial" choice, a website ranked Newark's barbecue scene ahead of well-known hot spots like Kansas City, Memphis, and anywhere in Texas.

Getting the New York pizza taste outside of the city

Before Riccio opened the pizzeria on weekends only at the end of April, he knew to create pies and slices with the crunchy, thin crust the rest of the pizza-eating planet associates with New York City, he needed first to duplicate the natural properties of New York City water that when mixed with flour creates dough with the ideal gluten structure.

Shake Shack offering free burgers if you get vaccinated

The restaurant chain Shake Shack has said that it will offer vouchers for a free burger or sandwich with fries to anyone who has gotten the COVID vaccine until June 12.

Supply chain shortages hit restaurants

Chick-fil-A is one of several restaurant chains reporting that it is affected by industrywide supply chain shortages.

McDonald's raising hourly rate at company-owned stores in U.S.

McDonald’s is raising pay at 650 company-owned stores in the U.S. as part of its push to hire thousands of new workers in a tight labor market.

Alcohol to go becomes permanent in Florida

Florida restaurants will be able to sell cocktails along with delivery and take out food orders even after the coronavirus pandemic ends under a bill signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday.

Chipotle raises average wage to $15 per hour, provides path to six-figure salaried positions

Chiptole is raising the average wage to $15 an hour in an effort to hire more workers as the restaurant industry struggles to find its footing amid a labor shortage induced by the COVID-19 pandemic.

More COVID restrictions ease across NYC, NJ, CT

More restrictions are easing in New York City, New Jersey, and Connecticut just in time for Mother's Day weekend.

Len Berk, 91-year-old lox slicer at Zabar's, is back at work

Fully vaccinated and masked, Len Berk has returned to his part-time job slicing lox at Zabar's. Last spring when the coronavirus outbreak gripped New York, Len, 91, had to stop working and stay home for his own safety.

Kodiak Cakes sued over protein claims

The maker of Kodiak Cakes waffles and other foods that are marketed as "Protein-Packed" is facing a class-action lawsuit over exactly how much portein they contain.

IHOP responds to Adam Sandler with free milkshakes on Long Island

I-HOP locations across Long Island are dedicating an entire day to actor and comedian Adam Sandler in response to his viral clap-back for being told to wait for a table.

Nebraska launches 'beef passport' program for meat eating

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts ramped up his crusade for the meat industry on Wednesday by endorsing a new “beef passport” program to promote meat eating, a few weeks after he blasted Colorado's governor for a resolution encouraging its residents to eat less.