Trader Joe's to update packaging for international foods
The retailer said that while the names "may have been rooted in a lighthearted attempt at inclusiveness, we recognize that it may now have the opposite effect."
The retailer said that while the names "may have been rooted in a lighthearted attempt at inclusiveness, we recognize that it may now have the opposite effect."
Movie shoots resume, zoos reopen as Phase 4 begins in NYC
New York City entered Phase 4 of its reopening plan Monday which includes resuming some outdoor entertainment including zoos, professional sports with no audiences and media production.
New York City entered Phase 4 of its reopening plan Monday which includes resuming some outdoor entertainment including zoos, professional sports with no audiences and media production.
NYC cracks down on restaurants accused of violating social distancing guidelines
New York City has suspended an Astoria, Queens restaurant from participating in the city's Open Restaurants program after video seen on social media this weekend showed large crowds gathered outside, violating social distancing guidelines.
New York City has suspended an Astoria, Queens restaurant from participating in the city's Open Restaurants program after video seen on social media this weekend showed large crowds gathered outside, violating social distancing guidelines.
Queens restaurant punished over large crowds
The restaurant Brik Astoria in Queens was suspended from the city's open restaurants program after large crowds gathered outside of it this weekend, violating social distancing guidelines.
The restaurant Brik Astoria in Queens was suspended from the city's open restaurants program after large crowds gathered outside of it this weekend, violating social distancing guidelines.
Hundreds pack street, ignore social distancing guidelines in Queens
Hundreds of people packed the streets in Queens on Saturday night to party, ignoring social distancing guidelines.
Hundreds of people packed the streets in Queens on Saturday night to party, ignoring social distancing guidelines.
Aftermath of night of partying in Astoria
After hundreds of mask-free crowds gathered in Astoria, Queens to party on Friday night, the cleanup and recriminations continued on Saturday.
After hundreds of mask-free crowds gathered in Astoria, Queens to party on Friday night, the cleanup and recriminations continued on Saturday.
Street parties keep Queens neighborhood awake
Video shows people on Steinway Street in Queens partying atop an ice cream truck in apparent disregard for social distancing measures on Saturday morning. Credit: Marty Byrde via Storyful
Video shows people on Steinway Street in Queens partying atop an ice cream truck in apparent disregard for social distancing measures on Saturday morning. Credit: Marty Byrde via Storyful
'Community refrigerators' help feed anyone in need in Jersey City
The COVID-19 pandemic has made food insecurity a major issue for millions of Americans, but one Jersey City block is doing its part to make sure no neighbor goes hungry.
The COVID-19 pandemic has made food insecurity a major issue for millions of Americans, but one Jersey City block is doing its part to make sure no neighbor goes hungry.
Restaurants sell specialty groceries, meal kits to survive pandemic
Restaurants in New York are looking at different ways to stay afloat.
Restaurants in New York are looking at different ways to stay afloat.
Community refrigerators popping up in Jersey City
The COVID-19 pandemic has made food insecurity a major issue for millions of Americans, but one Jersey City block is doing its part to make sure no neighbor goes hungry.
The COVID-19 pandemic has made food insecurity a major issue for millions of Americans, but one Jersey City block is doing its part to make sure no neighbor goes hungry.
Buckingham Palace now selling gin made with ingredients from the queen's garden
The Royal Collection Trust is selling a premium, small-batch London dry gin made with ingredients sourced from the Buckingham Palace garden.
The Royal Collection Trust is selling a premium, small-batch London dry gin made with ingredients sourced from the Buckingham Palace garden.
Cuomo to crack down on bars, restaurants not following pandemic rules
Cuomo is promising more crackdowns on bars and restaurants that don't follow pandemic guidelines. He said New York City is on track to move to the fourth phase of his gradual reopening plan, but said his administration will review the latest infection data and decide by 4 p.m. Friday.
Cuomo is promising more crackdowns on bars and restaurants that don't follow pandemic guidelines. He said New York City is on track to move to the fourth phase of his gradual reopening plan, but said his administration will review the latest infection data and decide by 4 p.m. Friday.
UK pub installs electric fence to enforce social distancing
As businesses reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, one U.K. pub has devised a unique way of ensuring its guests comply with social distancing orders — the bar’s owners installed an electric fence to separate the bar staff from their patrons.
As businesses reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, one U.K. pub has devised a unique way of ensuring its guests comply with social distancing orders — the bar’s owners installed an electric fence to separate the bar staff from their patrons.
Atlantic City's Borgata casino to reopen July 26
The Borgata casino will be the last of Atlantic City's nine gambling resorts to resume operating amid the coronavirus outbreak.
The Borgata casino will be the last of Atlantic City's nine gambling resorts to resume operating amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Chipotle to hire 10,000 employees
The Mexican grill pledged to ramp up hiring as more restaurants reopen.
The Mexican grill pledged to ramp up hiring as more restaurants reopen.
Burger King addresses climate change by changing cows' diets
The chain has rebalanced the diet of some of the cows by adding lemon grass in a bid to limit bovine contributions to climate change.
The chain has rebalanced the diet of some of the cows by adding lemon grass in a bid to limit bovine contributions to climate change.
David Tyree opens juice shop with wife, children in NJ
If you're in Morristown, New Jersey, you can now “catch” a fresh juice, or “Big Blue” smoothie. That's because New York Giants Super Bowl Hero, David Tyree, known for his "Helmet Catch" is now the proud owner of "Clean Juice", with his wife Leilah.
If you're in Morristown, New Jersey, you can now “catch” a fresh juice, or “Big Blue” smoothie. That's because New York Giants Super Bowl Hero, David Tyree, known for his "Helmet Catch" is now the proud owner of "Clean Juice", with his wife Leilah.
Demand for robot cooks rises as kitchens combat COVID-19
Starting this fall, the White Castle burger chain will test a robot arm that can cook french fries and other foods. The robot, dubbed Flippy, is made by Pasadena, California-based Miso Robotics.
Starting this fall, the White Castle burger chain will test a robot arm that can cook french fries and other foods. The robot, dubbed Flippy, is made by Pasadena, California-based Miso Robotics.
Krispy Kreme celebrates 83rd birthday by giving away free glazed doughnuts
The company is also extending its “Hot Light” hours, meaning more fresh doughnuts throughout the day.
The company is also extending its “Hot Light” hours, meaning more fresh doughnuts throughout the day.
Financial District rooftop bar turns to the Greenhouse Effect to attract customers
Ampia Restaurant and Rooftop in the Financial District has introduced new two-person greenhouses to allow patrons to enjoy drinks and food while maintaining social distancing.
Ampia Restaurant and Rooftop in the Financial District has introduced new two-person greenhouses to allow patrons to enjoy drinks and food while maintaining social distancing.