A taste for travel? Airline to sell plane food in supermarkets

Finnish carrier Finnair will start selling business class airplane food in supermarkets in a move to keep its catering staff employed and to offer a taste of the airline experience to those missing flying in the COVID-19 times.

Historic Grand Central Oyster Bar gives up 12 days after reopening

The Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant has closed again just 12 days after it reopened from its 7-month shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Amid COVID, many businesses in precarious spot as 2020 ends

But the fourth quarter of 2020 looks precarious for many businesses as the coronavirus outbreak maintains its grip on the economy.

NYC indoor dining concerns
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Indoor dining has reopened in NYC, but many business owners say strict capacity rules makes it difficult to make money.

California governor's office says to put on mask between bites

A confusing message released by Governor Gavin Newsom's office encourages people to wear a mask "between bites" when dining out in public, while also saying you should "minimize the number of times you take your mask off."

NYC’s iconic Central Park Boathouse restaurant is closed

The owner of the Boathouse, which opened in 1954 and has been featured in films such as "When Harry Met Sally," explained that they rely heavily on tourists and park-goers, as well as weddings and corporate events.

Recipe: Chicago hot dog Cuban sandwich

This week marks the return of Thursday Night Football on FOX. To accompany this Tampa-Chicago matchup, Dr. BBQ cooked up this combination of the cities' two most famous dishes, Cuban sandwiches and hot dogs, respectively.

NYC restaurant jobs still sharply down from pre-virus levels

New York City’s restaurants are employing only slightly more than half the number of people they were before the coronavirus wreaked havoc in the industry.

Subway's bread doesn’t fit the ‘statutory definition of bread,' Irish court says

Ireland’s Supreme Court says the bread used in Subway locations throughout the country is loaded with so much sugar, it should not be considered a “staple food.”

Krispy Kreme offering free Halloween doughnut to anyone who shows up in costume

Krispy Kreme announced on Wednesday that anyone who visits a participating location on Oct. 31 while wearing a Halloween costume will be entitled to a free doughnut of their choice.

Subway bread isn't bread, Irish court rules

Ireland’s Supreme Court has ruled that bread sold by the fast-food chain Subway contains so much sugar that it cannot be legally defined as bread.

Wisconsinites drink more than half the world's brandy, Korbel says

According to the California brandy maker, 275,000 cases of Korbel Brandy were sold around the world in 2019. Over 150,000 of those cases were sold in Wisconsin.

Ellen's Stardust Diner reopens October 1
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The popular Times Square tourist spot ?Ellen?s Stardust Diner? is getting ready to reopen October 1, along with its famous singing waitstaff.

New York City restaurants resume indoor dining

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's rules for indoor dining in the city include 25% occupancy, temperature checks, one member of each party must provide contact information for tracing, masks when not seated, tables six feet apart, no bar service, and restaurants must close at midnight.

Indoor dining resumes in NYC
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The wait is finally over! You can finally eat inside your favorite New York City restaurant again.