DEW Garita: Red Lobster launches a Mountain Dew cocktail

The cocktail made with a “top-secret recipe” will be available for order at select Red Lobster restaurants starting in September.

Food insecurity remains for at least 2 million New Yorkers

At the peak of the coronavirus pandemic this spring, Sharawn Vinson often woke up crying. A recurring thought was making the unemployed single mother desperate: That her kids could go hungry.

Maskless woman at KFC hops on counter, demands service

A woman at a KFC in California was filmed screaming at employees — and even jumping on the counter of the restaurant — after she was allegedly refused service for not wearing a mask.

Pennsylvania restaurant apologizes for offensive sign that sparked protest

A members-only restaurant in Pennsylvania has apologized for a sign displayed on a wall that some people called racist, according to posts on social media.

Pringles debuting new 'Rick and Morty'-inspired flavors

Pringles is aiming to re-capture the insanity that the brand first introduced in its 2020 Super Bowl commercial by recruiting “Rick and Morty” for yet another promotion.

Indoor dining in NYC to resume Sept. 30 with restrictions

Indoor dining at restaurants in New York City can resume at 25 percent capacity beginning on Sept. 30 with additional safety measures, announced Gov. Andrew Cuomo Wednesday.

Restaurants in NJ reopen for indoor dining

Restaurants across New Jersey were allowed to reopen their doors to diners on Friday as of 6 a.m. following an announcement by Gov. Phil Murphy earlier this week that enough progress had been made in the battle against the coronavirus.

Dinner and a movie an option once again in NJ
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Indoor dining and movie theaters in New Jersey can reopen, with strict protocols in place.

Buffalo Wild Wings, Wingstop respond to Nebraska man's viral plea to denounce term 'boneless wings'

Ander Christensen, who shot to viral fame earlier this week after pleading with his local city council to denounce the term “boneless wings,” has already earned praise from like-minded Americans for his valiant efforts.

Cuomo stands firm on NYC indoor dining ban

Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he won't let New York City reopen its restaurants for indoor dining until the city comes up with a plan to make sure they are following regulations to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

NYC restaurants planning to file lawsuit against Cuomo, De Blasio over indoor dining
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Frustrated that they cannot offer indoor dining, while other parts of New York City can, restaurants in New York City are joining together to file a lawsuit against Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Taco Bell cuts 5 menu items, including Mexican Pizza

The fast food chain has been creating a new “streamlined menu” to make room for new entries.

Long Island tries to steal restaurant business from NYC

Officials on Long Island are making a concerted effort to try and lure restaurant-goers from New York City out to Long Island.

NYC bar owner struggles to keep business open during pandemic
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New York City?s bars have survived some of the city?s darkest hours, but the pandemic is squeezing many of the city?s long-standing Irish pubs to the point of extinction. FOX 5 NY?s Sharon Crowley spoke with one bar owner about how he?s trying to stick it out, with no indoor dining and no relief in sight.