Ruth's Chris Steakhouse owner to return $20M in small business loans

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse owner, Ruth’s Hospitality Group, announced Thursday that it is repaying $20 million in coronavirus aid received under the Paycheck Protection Program after the Treasury Department asked publicly traded companies to return the funds meant for small businesses.

Chipotle reveals recipe for signature guacamole

Avocados, lime juice and just a few other ingredients are needed to make your guacamole dreams come to life.

NYC restaurant becomes delivery-bodega
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Watching COVID-19 devastate his native country of Italy, Avocaderia co-owner Alessandro Biggo decided to close his three concept eateries three weeks ago and transformed his restaurants into an e-commerce site, offering delivery of grocery staples.

Beloved Manhattan bar Coogan's permanently closed

Coogan's announced on its Facebook page that COVID-19 had forced it to close—but not just temporarily.

Tens of thousands of dollars raised to feed Westchester hospital workers

After hitting an initial $10,000 goal, New Castle Town Supervisor Rob Greenstein started upping it in increments of $5,000 that soon grew to increments of $10,000. Most recently, he just raised his goal from $100,000 to $150,000.

Shake Shack to return $10M government loan

Shake Shack Inc will return the small business loan it received from the U.S. government, the burger chain's chief executive said on Monday, making it the first major firm to hand back money aimed at helping small businesses ride out the coronavirus impact.

Restaurant offers 'old time' movie and dining experience

During the pandemic dinner and a movie from a bygone era is making a comeback in this San Bernardino restaurant parking lot.

USDA announces $19 billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program to support food producers

Farmers, ranchers and producers would receive $16 billion in direct payments from the program, while $3 billion would be dedicated to the purchase of food products to be distributed to Americans in need.

Soft-serve defiance: Ice cream trucks ply Brooklyn streets

Mister Softee ice cream trucks are still hitting the roads in New York City, selling to the few customers dariring to

Cooking with Chef John Doherty
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Chef John Doherty of Black Barn Restaurant in NOMAD is allowing people to get a peek inside his kitchen with free Instagram live cooking demos every thursday at 5pm. The demos feature Doherty whipping up simpler versions of his signature dishes such as country style black bean soup. While Chef Doherty says he has no problem sharing his recipes, you have to make them your own.

Michigan to buy back booze from cash-strapped bars

Michigan will offer cash-strapped bars and restaurants relief by buying back their liquor inventory during the coronavirus pandemic.

Dual supply chains: How the pandemic is creating an artificial food shortage

America is throwing away massive amounts of perfectly good food, especially meats and produce. It's a problem being highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic: we can't always get food to where it's needed due to logistical problems