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NYC restaurant grinds its own 'ancient grains' for pizza dough, breads, pastas
The 3,000 square-foot restaurant at 8 West 40th St. is set to open Wednesday.
'Secret' Japanese-Italian restaurant pops up inside NYC hair salon
James Beard-nominated chef Robbie Felice has opened his latest “secret” Manhattan restaurant -- this time a Japanese-Italian eatery that's located inside a Soho hair salon.
More NYC restaurants using reverse ATMs to get around 'Cash-22' dilemma
"When you carry cash, you are a target for criminals, and I'm not comfortable having my staff with cash," says restaurateur Stratis Morfogen
Michelin-starred chef offers NYC restaurant workers massive 70% discount on menu items
"I just started to think about the service industry, which became the most underserved community, Fraser said.
Veselka plans new NYC outposts to dish out Ukraine comfort food -- and comfort to war-torn country
Once the Williamsburg location opens, the East Village spot which opened in 1954 will close for some needed renovations, including expanding the kitchen.
NYC bartenders using private chat groups to warn each other about violent thugs
The complaints from the frustrated workers come as the city’s nightlife continues to recover from the lawlessness spurred on during the pandemic.
Food delivery maven unveils NYC shop after dumping Mercedes mobile kitchens
Lore’s heady concept will deliver menu items from some of the world’s top chefs to the palates of finicky diners within 6 minutes.
Italy-born owners of Avocaderia use Mexican staple to grow Big Apple restaurant empire
Alessandro Biggi and Francesco Brachetti recently opened their fourth – and largest – Avocaderia in the city.
Todd English to serve refined Greek fare and $3,500 wines by the glass
The wood-fired Greek restaurant, which opens its doors Feb. 15, will provide a modern, playful take on Mediterranean cuisine, offer a $275-per-person 40-seat chef’s tasting room and serve $3,500 bottles...
All-vegan menu at Eleven Madison Park blossoms after rough patch
“In the beginning, we were like, 'What's the main course?'" Humm said. "We didn't know. There was no playbook that said how it's done."
'Magic mushroom' gets high praise from Le Bernardin chef Eric Ripert
A "magic mushroom" is taking a wide-range of diners -- from Manhattan’s famed Le Bernardin to astronauts in outer space -- on a wild trip.
Your favorite NYC restaurants not only escaped to Florida, they're expanding
The glut of Miami restaurants and high prices have them spreading their wings beyond South Beach, Brickell and the Design District.
Daniel Boulud to open French steakhouse, market in new Flatiron tower
Boulud – owner of fine-dining palaces including Daniel, Le Pavillon and Le Gratin – plans to open in 2024 inside the SL Green-owned office tower on 23 E. 22nd St.
Thanks for the giving! East Village candy store owner saved by $50K in donations
The store’s owner, Ray Alvarez, has been slinging egg creams and fried Oreos for 49 years to customers from Bruce Willis and Madonna to Kim Kardashian and local cops, firefighters...
Murder, the KGB and 9/11: Inside the weird, secret history of Chelsea Market
The market's 88-year-old founder Irwin Cohen revealed a sometimes wild ride that included Russian money, ex-KGB security and a relationship with US government agencies following 9/11.
Lower East Side eatery shutters following city demolition of $50K dining shed
"We had a living, breathing business here," owner Mimi Blitz said.
NYC restaurant workers demand holidays, weekends off amid labor squeeze
"They can say they are available just a few days a week, or that they won't work weekends or New Year's Eve -- something I would have been fired for...
NYC hot spots cutting hours as crime, staff shortages eat away at business
Big Apple restaurants are cutting back their hours as they grapple with rampant crime and a chronic shortage of workers, industry insiders tell Side Dish.
NYC restaurants rise from COVID pandemic ashes as bookings soar for holidays
NYC restaurants are gearing up for a smashing holiday season -- not up to pre-pandemic numbers, but enough to keep their spirits, and bank accounts, up.
José Andrés reveals surprise menu for new Bazaar in NYC
"The food won’t be purely Spanish or Japanese, he said. "It will be a unique mix.”