If the Big Apple has one food trend that needs to die, it’s food halls – those indoor clusters of same-old “favorites” that might or might not be available at any particular time you go. Just-opened Shaver Hall on the ground floor of the former Lord & Taylor building on Fifth Avenue, now owned by … Read more
The Myka Greek frozen yogurt chain that gridlocked a quiet sidewalk in the West Village planted its flag next to Radio City Music Hall last week. It’s the second location in NYC for the TikTok-famous fro yo (not including a clandestine window in Union Square), and the Midtown line is already as long as for some … Read more
Furious foodies are at tipping point. Publicly shaming patrons into leaving hefty tips for waiters is, apparently, not the slam-dunk strategy one restauranteur had hoped it would be. Now, cheesed-off chowhounds are viciously, virally blasting the boneheaded boss for bullying customers to pay his staff a decent salary. “Our servers make $3.50 [per hour]…If you can’t afford … Read more
Los Angeles’ food scene just got a major dose of ’90s nostalgia with the opening of a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-themed pizzeria in the heart of Santa Monica. Foodies are already buzzing about the premium prices — with full pies ranging from $39 to $54 — but the bigger question is whether the experience is … Read more
More couples today are opting for weddings that are feasts for both the eyes and palate. “I’m seeing a big uptick in couples thinking of weddings in a different way — more as a beautiful dinner party or restaurant supper club experience,” said Cameron Forbes, founder of Forbes Functions, a New York City-based boutique event-planning … Read more
They’re serving up attitude. A clip of two wait staffers discussing customer habits has sparked a debate on social media, after a restaurant rage bait post went viral on X. Right-wing shock jockey Royce Lopez reposted the clip from another account that allegedly featured fed-up food servers discussing the frustrating FOH (“front of house”) lifestyle. … Read more
More Americans are warming up to the idea of child-free dining experiences at restaurants — and parents may be leading the charge. A new survey of 1,000 US adults found that 75% of respondents said restaurants should offer some form of adults-only dining, whether through designated seating areas, late-night restrictions or romantic, child-free settings, according to Lightspeed … Read more
Another Hamptons season is here and it smells good. Across the East End, restaurants — both casual and clubby — are making their summer debuts and adding flavor to the long established mix of restaurants, cafes and bars that are the South Fork’s social hubs. Dig into a “Mac Attack” burger with a “cotton candy” … Read more
The “Endless Shrimp” are, in fact, coming to an end at Red Lobster’s oldest continuously-operating location. Cheddar Bay biscuit buffs in Tallahassee, Florida, are bidding farewell to the seafood sanctum’s address on North Monroe Street after 56 years of shell-cracking service, the restaurant chain confirmed to The Post. The long-lived locale will officially broil its … Read more
The Big Apple is the No. 1 food destination in the US, according to a perplexing new survey from SIXT, a premium car-service provider based in Germany. But New York City ranked a middling No. 7 in the world, behind Tokyo, Paris, Osaka, Porto, London and Seoul. Can we really be a lesser food town than Porto? The … 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
Born in Miami, hummus hub Motek was so popular when it opened in the Flatiron District last year that it instantly gobbled up fresh locations on 57th Street and across the river in Williamsburg. But it’s expanding back home in Miami, too, where it’s just opened it sixth restaurant. Located in Midtown, the new Motek joins Coral … Read more
A high profile celebrity chef in Los Angeles is changing up the menu in his string of critically acclaimed restaurants to better serve clients who are dropping pounds at a record pace thanks to the help of weight loss shots. Chef Andrew Gruel says he’s cutting way back on foods loaded with carbs — like … Read more
In a recent ranking by Dojo, a business-support platform, of “The Hardest Restaurant Reservations to Get in the World,” the notoriously exclusionary Rao’s was the only Big Apple eatery to make the top ten at No. 2. But most every new restaurant in town might as well be Rao’s. In my twenty-five years on the dining … Read more
The early bird gets the burger. Restaurants across the city are increasingly offering off-menu hamburgers only available to those in the know — and often in limited quantities and only during a specified time slot. While restaurateurs want to satisfy customers’ hunger for burgers — and be seen as neighborhood spots — they’re loath to be defined … Read more
NYC’s corner markets are cornering the market — on haute cuisine. As the cost of dining out in the Big Apple spirals higher, eating well without breaking the bank could be as simple as visiting your nearest bodega. The city’s humble bazaars are increasingly perceived as epicurean pioneers — with gourmands and social media influencers clamoring for … Read more
Gotcha. Nothing is worse than the feeling of going out to a restaurant and feeling like you were ripped off. Not to be the bearer of bad news, but it turns out that many restaurants have certain sneaky tactics of how they, in a way, scam customers. If you’re usually a decisive person but notice … Read more
Summer isn’t over yet — and the restaurant of the season has just set sail. The maritime-mad Crew restaurant group has just launched the Yacht Club on the tenth floor of the mighty Starrett-Lehigh Building, which overlooks the Hudson River. The Yacht Club offers fantastic views. EMMY PARK The 20,000 square-foot restaurant is easily the … Read more
She served up sass — and got served a pink slip. A fired-up waitress has gone viral for calling out a diner who “stiffed” her on a tip — and then getting fired after she refused to apologize for it. TikTokker @picklejuicelover33 shared the drama in a now-viral video that’s racked up over 2 million … Read more
Talk about a pricey “POV.” Three Gen Z sisters got a not-so-tasty surprise when they ordered steak at a coastal North Carolina restaurant — only to realize too late what “MKT” on the menu actually meant. Spoiler: it doesn’t mean “Marked down” — it means “market price.” In a TikTok video that’s racked up more … Read more