French cuisine has always had a special place in New Yorkers’ hearts. Next month, they’re getting even more options for steak tartare, coq au vin and more. From fine dining in Tribeca to more casual fare from Daniel Boulud, the new offerings will have New Yorkers saying, formidable! “I think French restaurants are so popular … Read more
That bag of frozen blueberries in your freezer could be more than just a smoothie staple. A recall of GreenWise Organic frozen blueberries and whole mixed berries has been slapped with the FDA’s highest-risk classification amid an investigation into a potentially dangerous E. coli outbreak that has sickened 12 people and hospitalized four. The FDA … Read more
American Airlines will outfit its narrow-body jets with more premium seats and entertainment screens, the company announced Tuesday — a major strategic bet on high-spending travelers aimed at narrowing the earnings gap with Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. American Airlines CEO Robert Isom has ramped up amenities on its flights to compete more aggressively … Read more
The COVID pandemic’s long shadow threatens the future of Fireman Hospitality Group, which runs some of Manhattan’s most iconic and venerable Italian restaurants. In a stunning move this month, Fireman filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing cash-flow problems that started before the 2020 lockdowns and turned critical when the group’s large restaurants lost much of … Read more
Relief from high beef prices may depend on something that can’t be fixed overnight: rebuilding America’s shrinking cattle herd. America’s ranchers are facing their smallest cattle herd in 75 years, a shortage now rippling from pastures to some of the nation’s largest meatpackers. Tyson Foods announced last week that it will close beef facilities in Illinois and … Read more
Robert Downey Jr. summed up Bob Iger’s decades-long Disney legacy in just four words as the longtime Mouse House boss was honored with one of the company’s highest distinctions on Sunday. “Fortune favors the brave,” the “Iron Man” star said as Iger was inducted as a Disney Legend at D23, reported Variety. “To me, those … Read more
As families look for ways to keep dinner costs down, warehouse clubs are competing for shoppers with prepared meals that offer an alternative to cooking from scratch or spending money on takeout. Among the prepared meal options is Sam’s Club’s Member’s Mark Chicken Shawarma Kit, a 37-ounce meal listed for just under $16 on the retailer’s website. … Read more
In Tinseltown, retailers don’t just want your credit card anymore — they want your entire afternoon. A wave of brands across Los Angeles are morphing their brick-and-mortar stores into sprawling lounge destinations, complete with specialty espresso bars, aesthetic food and soft serve counters, comfy couches and breezy courtyards. Dubbed “brewtiques,” these hybrid spaces tap a … Read more
Wall Street’s new guilty pleasure started as a lunchroom debate between pre-calc and chemistry classes. Passing the Torch, a newsletter covering markets, economics, politics and culture, was founded in 2025 by Jasper Gould and Emile Chilingirian, both now 17, while they were sophomores at the prestigious Berkeley Carroll prep school in Park Slope. It now … Read more
McDonald’s compiled a 515-page dossier on one of its loyalty-program customers — using years of fast-food purchases to predict how often he would return, how much he would spend and even what he was likely to order. Reece Rogers, a journalist for Condé Nast-owned Wired magazine, discovered the extensive digital profile after requesting the personal … Read more
Tom Brady used to run out of NFL locker rooms to Jay-Z’s “Public Service Announcement” during his playing days. In retirement, the former New England Patriots quarterback is once again linking with the rap mogul. Chris Costa and Tom Brady attend the grand opening of CardVault in San Francisco, California. Getty Images Rapper Jay-Z attends … Read more
Whole Foods said on Wednesday it was recalling select products from its produce and prepared foods departments that contain jalapenos sourced from Coast Citrus Distributors due to potential salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with these products, the FDA said. The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a … Read more
Wealthy Californians are fleeing the Golden State’s punishing policies for the snow-capped Southern Alps in New Zealand. A surge of wealthy Americans, particularly Californians, are snapping up “golden visas,” where they pay at least NZ$5 million — roughly $2.9 million — to secure the right to live, work and study in the country, the Financial … Read more
A security scare in one of Mexico’s biggest avocado-producing states has abruptly stopped US inspections, threatening to disrupt shipments of the popular fruit into America. The US Embassy announced Wednesday all US government operations in Michoacán had been suspended because of what it described as a “threat to US interests.” The move includes a pause … Read more
JuneShine’s hometown happy hour is officially last call. The San Diego-born hard kombucha brand is closing its final company-owned tasting rooms just months after pulling the plug on local brewing, capping a fizzy retreat that leaves the once high-flying beverage darling without a single company-run taproom in the US. The company announced this week that … Read more
Pistachio lovers may soon be paying the price for California’s scorching spring. The beloved green nut — already having a major moment among Gen Zers thanks to viral Dubai chocolate bars, cream pastries, frozen yogurt and trendy lattes — is facing a bitter harvest after record-breaking heat devastated farms across the Golden State. California pistachio … Read more
The Theater District is getting a new Rosa Mexicano restaurant that is slated to open in September. It will be the beloved hotspot’s 10th location and its fourth in the Big Apple — and will include a new taqueria concept within its doors: The Pink Door by Rosa Mexicano. The upcoming launch comes 42 years after its … Read more
They’re heading for the hills. Big Apple business owners are fleeing for the bridges and tunnels in search of a better life upstate — taking their unique talents to the charming towns of the Hudson Valley and Catskills. The trend toward city-weary New Yorkers moving up the Hudson River in search of greener pastures gathered … Read more
Bye-bye boarding lines. The sharing of posh private jets among travelers has soared to record heights in the US as many residents are getting wealthier and turning up their noses at commercial flying. While owning a plane is still impractical for many flyers — with prices for a new small jet starting around $14 million … Read more
Diner 24 is getting an encore of sorts, opening new digs in New York City’s Theater District where customers will be serenaded by singing waiters while chowing down on classic eats, Side Dish has learned. The new two-story space is slated to open late next month at 1674 Broadway, a landmarked building run by the … Read more