10,000 restaurants closed over last 3 months, report says

While the COVID-19 pandemic has already forced more than 110,000 restaurants out of business this year, a new report from the National Restaurant Association suggests time is running out for thousands more.

Unsold Long Island oysters being brought to sanctuaries

The market for fresh oysters on Long Island has collapsed. Growers have hundreds of thousands of unsold oysters.

Pastrami Queen opens another location in Manhattan

Pastrami Queen opened a new location on the Upper West Side, taking over the space vacated by Fine and Schapiro.

Mayor echoes Cuomo lockdown warning if hospitalization rate increases

Echoing the message from Gov. Andrew Cuomo a day earlier, Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday said New Yorkers should anticipate COVID-related restrictions soon.

Should I wipe down groceries amid the COVID-19 pandemic?

If you're worried about the coronavirus on groceries or other packages, experts say to keep the risk in perspective.

British brothers traveled the world to research their book about pizza

A publisher told Thom and James Elliot that pizza as a subject probably couldn't carry an entire book but the brothers disagreed.

COVID-positive woman tries super-spicy meal, documents body's reaction

"I could tell it was spicy and tell it was painful, but in this weird removed way where it didn't really matter," the woman said.

NYC restaurants 'hibernating' or shifting services for the winter

The coronavirus pandemic has forced many NYC restaurants to close, but now, other establishments are going into 'hibernation' or adjusting their services to survive.

How to make a pizza Margherita like an Italian

Thom Elliot and James Elliot are the authors of a new book called, simply, "Pizza." Here is their recipe for pizza Margherita.

Brooklyn entrepreneur launches charcuterie box business

This Black-owned Brooklyn business is thriving at a time when most small businesses are struggling to stay afloat.

Manhattan restaurateur takes a chance and opens new eatery

Greer Fredericks had planned to open Peaches Low Country Kitchen in April but then the coronavirus pandemic hit.

Nonprofits help restaurants and families on Staten Island

A unique partnership aims to boost business at local eateries while making sure people get a hot meal for the holidays.

Irate customer gets physical with owner of popular Mission pupuseria

When a customer at Panchitas, a popular Mission District pupuseria, became violent, the owner's maternal instinct kicked in and she literally turned the table on the customer to defend herself and her family.

Bar applies to become church in owner's scheme to skirt UK's pandemic lockdown restrictions

Since the U.K. permits places of worship to remain open amid the pandemic, James Aspell hopes to turn 400 Rabbits Tequila and Mezcal Cocktail Bar into “The Church of The Four Hundred Rabbits.”

Gordon Ramsay’s new restaurant will have $106 burger – and the fries cost extra

The Michelin-starred celebrity chef is opening a London location of his Las Vegas restaurant Gordon Ramsay Burger in December – and it’s already piqued some interest, mostly because of its sky-high price tag.

Don't wait more than 2 hours to put away Thanksgiving leftovers, USDA says

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, your perishable leftovers should be refrigerated within two hours of coming out of the oven or refrigerator.