Sydney restaurant fills empty social distancing seats with cardboard cut-out customers

As businesses in countries around the world begin to reopen following strict coronavirus lockdowns aimed at combating the spread of the virus, many eager to return to their favorite restaurants are wondering how they will adapt to the new normal. 

Study: Many restaurants will not open again after COVID-19 pandemic

A revealing new study finds that one out of every four restaurants in America won’t re-open when the coronavirus crisis ends.

Restaurants preparing for change in aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic
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With a new study saying that one in every four restaurants in America will not survive the coronavirus crisis, the ones that remain are trying to think of new options to help stay open.

Most New York City restaurants can't pay rent

A new survey of hundreds of restaurants, bars, and clubs is painting a dire picture for the New York City hospitality industry.

McDonald's preparing to reopen dining rooms

As states continue relaxing stay-at-home orders, McDonald’s is preparing to welcome customers back into their dining rooms — but only after their new safety standards have been met.

McDonald's details new measures to safely reopen dining rooms

McDonald’s is preparing to welcome customers back into their dining rooms — but only after their new safety standards have been met.

Could new outdoor-only dining help save NYC restaurants?
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Restaurants in New York City are in desperate need of relief due to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Now, a new plan could throw restaurant owners a desperately-needed life raft. City leaders say they are considering allowing outdoor-space only for dining, including expanding dining space out into the street to ensure adherence to social distancing rules.

Coronavirus diets: What's behind the urge to eat like little kids?

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended nearly every facet of our daily lives, from how we dress, to how we work, to how we exercise and how we eat.

Grocery store prices rose last month amid COVID-19 pandemic

The price index for meats, poultry, fish and eggs increased the most, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Brawl breaks out at Red Lobster after long Mother's Day wait times

A woman who apparently couldn't take the long Mother's Day wait for food at a Pennsylvania Red Lobster got physical while demanding a refund.

Long Island fishing industry takes a hit during pandemic

The majority of commercial fishermen on Long Island's East End are reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Paycheck Protection Program adding burden for some restaurant owners

Restaurants were some of the first to close, and are expected to be some of the last businesses to reopen during the COVID  shutdown, and the Paycheck Protection Program that was meant to help is in some cases having the opposite effect.

Colorado restaurant shut down for opening in-person dining

Gov. Jared Polis said Monday that C&C Breakfast and Korean Kitchen “is causing an immediate health hazard,” and its business license will remain suspended until the restaurant is no longer a threat, according to the Associated Press.

Krispy Kreme selling lemon-glazed doughnuts for a limited time

Krispy Kreme is selling lemon glazed doughnuts, as well as lemon cream-filled ones, starting Tuesday, May 12. The treats will only be available for four days, until Friday, May 15.

As need for food banks rises, NY steps in to help

Food banks are being overwhelmed by an unprecedented rise in people looking for help feeding their families, and now states are stepping in to help prevent people from going hungry.

Mermaids return to reopened Montana tiki bar

The mermaids will be back to work at a Montana tiki bar that has a back wall of a window into a motel swimming pool.