The Big Apple may soon be making some pour changes to its outdoor drinking policies. There’s hardly a better combo than catching a game of ball and publicly guzzling booze, so suggests a newly introduced bill aimed at implementing “entertainment zones” — designated hotspots where soccer buffs can freely consume alcohol on NYC streets — during the … Read more
Who’s got the meat to beat? Cows, beware. Fast-food CEOs from McDonald’s, Burger King, and now Wendy’s are beefing over which restaurant boasts the best burger — and they’re all hungry for the No. 1 spot. Pete Suerken, Wendy’s US president, is the latest head honcho to sink his teeth into the grub hubbub of 2026, devouring an … Read more
Demand for reservations for Or’esh (450 W. Broadway, Soho) — the latest restaurant from the scenester-magnet Catch Group — is as intense as the flames on the custom-made charcoal grill in the kitchen. Live-fire cooking is rarer in New York than it should be, and it took O’resh owner Eugene Remm and chef Nadav Greenberg nearly a year to … Read more
One of the longest-standing “gay restaurants” in New York City is closing its doors after 25 years. Elmo Restaurant, a legendary fixture in Chelsea, will serve its final meal on March 13, founder Bob Pontarelli said in a post on Instagram. The building that’s been home to Elmo for the past 25 years has been … Read more
Sip at your own risk. A new study suggests that where you get your drinking water could increase your odds of being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a devastating movement disorder with no cure. Even more concerning, the source linked to the highest risk is used widely across the country, especially in the southeastern and central … Read more
It’s a fast casual dynamic duo. In a first-of-its-kind partnership for New York, two iconic fast-casual restaurants — Applebee’s and IHOP — will open a combination restaurant together in Hawthorne, New York. Doherty Enterprises, Inc. — a leading franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar in New York City, Long Island and New Jersey — … Read more
Pizza chain Papa John’s said it plans to close hundreds of underperforming restaurants in North America by the end of next year. “We have identified approximately 300 underperforming restaurants across North America that are not meeting brand expectations or lack a clear path to sustainable financial improvement, as well as locations where we can effectively … Read more
They’re beefing. Social media went wild after an Instagram video of McDonald’s CEO and Chairman, Chris Kempczinski, introducing the fast food chain’s newest Big Arch burger and taking the smallest nibble of it made its rounds. Despite claiming he “loves this product, it is so good,” people online were shocked that a person in Kempczinski’s … Read more
Steak ‘n Shake says it is giving its hourly employees a bitcoin bonus — a move the fast-food chain is touting as a first for the industry, and one that’s drawing strong reactions online. The company announced its plans Sunday in an X post. “Starting March 1, ALL hourly employees earn a bitcoin bonus of 21 cents … Read more
Gott’s Roadside, the Northern California institution that turned a humble roadside stand into a James Beard Award-winning culinary destination, is finally making its long-awaited SoCal debut. Gott’s Roadside, the Northern California institution that turned the humble roadside diner into a James Beard Award-winning culinary destination, is finally making its long-awaited SoCal debut. The cult favorite … Read more
Busted, Buster! Customers are accusing Dave & Buster’s of running a tipping “scam” by covertly inflating the 20% standard. A Reddit user shared that she went to the dinner-and-arcade emporium with their sister, boyfriend and nephew, and the sister was planning on paying the bill but didn’t have her physical card. Staff brought them the … Read more
Fans can get Egg McMuffins for an egg-stra big discount today. Monday, Mar. 2, is National Egg McMuffin Day, and McDonald’s is serving up a deal to celebrate. For one day only, fans can get the classic Egg McMuffin or the savory Sausage McMuffin with Egg breakfast sandwich for just $1 when ordering through the McDonald’s app. Monday, Mar. … Read more
An indoor water park chain is making a splash with this bizarre new beverage. This spring, visitors to Great Wolf Lodge can try a limited-edition ranch milkshake topped with carrots, celery, whipped cream and crispy chicken. The strange shake goes on sale Mar. 5 and will be available at all 23 Great Wolf Lodge parks … Read more
After exactly 120 years, the curtain has fallen on the Theater District institution Barbetta, with the iconic Italian restaurant having served its final course Friday night. “It left such an impact on people,” said Suzanna Gardijan, who has been working at Barbetta for 38 years as its Private Events Manager. “Everybody’s coming back tonight just … Read more
The city that never sleeps has a new favorite caffeine cafe. A coffee shop in NYC’s West Village was just named one of the best in the world according to the newly released World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops list. Arcane Estate Coffee, a Panama-focused cafe on Cornelia Street, was ranked No. 12 on the list … Read more
For making history, passengers on this cruise received both cheers and booze. Margaritas weren’t just on the menu aboard Princess Cruise Line’s Feb. 17 voyage from Galveston, Texas to Cozumel, Mexico. The tequila-based beverages actually made history during the seven-day trip, as the approximately 3,560 guests on the ship, aptly named the Regal Princess, set a … Read more
A new report is dishing out the real reason people keep getting takeout. Grocery store prices are rising, it’s getting more expensive to dine out and people are resorting to fast-casual food — but not because of the prices. New data revealed that Americans rely on picking up fast-casual food for meals, but it has … Read more
Holy cow! McDonald’s biggest burger ever is finally coming to the US. The fast-food chain revealed that the Big Arch Burger will be landing on Tuesday, March 3 — and they’re calling it their “most McDonald’s, McDonald’s burger” yet, per the McDonald’s Menu Spotter. The burger, available for a limited time, is “a love letter … Read more
The internet has beef with a Long Island man over the contents of his fridge. A Reddit user posted five photos of his refrigerator in the r/FridgeDetective subreddit page — and it’s quickly become one of the subreddit’s most viral posts of all time. “My girlfriend always tells me I never have anything to eat … Read more
Manhattan’s oldest Italian restaurant is about to serve its final meal. After 120 years on West 46th Street’s Restaurant Row, Barbetta will close its doors tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 27. The decision to shutter the eatery, which is also the longest-running family-owned restaurant in the city, comes after the death of longtime owner Laura Maioglio. She … Read more