Restaurants

Friday marks the deadline for New York City restaurants to take down their outdoor dining sheds — a common sight that has become ubiquitous along sidewalks post-pandemic. For some restaurants these pandemic era dining sheds were massive investments – complete with elaborate lighting, heating, and air conditioning.  But as the COVID threat waned, other sheds became dilapidated.  Establishments that do…

The deadline has arrived for all restaurants to take down their outdoor dining sheds. NBC New York’s Brittany Miller reports. 

Want one more thing to be grateful for on Thanksgiving? You’ll really be counting your blessings when you bite into a turkey that you didn’t have to cook yourself.

The prestigious Michelin Guide — which showcases the best restaurants — has added a whopping 19 new New York City restaurants to its ever-growing list. The guide, a culinary staple which boasts over 400 must-visit restaurants, highlights establishments that Michelin’s reviewers deem as having incredible food and worthy of the public stopping in for a bite. Here are the 19…

Burger King announced it is thanking those who participated in its Million Dollar Whopper Contest by selling one million Whoppers for $1 each.

The storied seafood chain has exited bankruptcy and is attempting a comeback under its new 35-year-old CEO.

Restaurant chain TGI Fridays says it has filed for bankruptcy protection as it looks for ways to “ensure the long-term viability” of the casual dining brand.

The newbie joins a long line of Frosty flavors that have debuted in recent years.

Denny’s says it’s closing 150 of its lowest-performing restaurants in an effort to turn around the brand’s flagging sales.

Chris Barrett, aka the ‘Pizza Pusha,’ is the leader behind Stoned Pizza, an underground, on-site weed consumption lounge and restaurant that has gained attention but also remains illegal in NYC. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino chats with the entrepreneur who hopes to apply for a consumption license once available in NY.

A New York City man is apologizing after going viral for accusing an upscale steakhouse’s staff of eating half the cake he made for his friend’s birthday. He says he just learned the truth about what happened, and he regrets the bad publicity it caused the restaurant.

The Waffle House index is an unofficial metric used to determine the severity of damage caused by a storm.

Chili’s investments in experience and advertising are paying off, as it is enjoying massive same-store sales growth.

A group of investors under the name RL Investor Holdings will acquire Red Lobster by the end of the month.

Chapter 11 filings have climbed 49% this year, according to BankruptcyWatch, and big-name restaurants such as Red Lobster and Buca di Beppo are among them.

A new sunflower-filled pop-up lets patrons escape bustling New York City streets and feel instantly transported to a retro beach with whimsical cocktails, happy hour bites and massive menu options. Magic Hour Surf Club is a temporary and the latest installation at Moxy Times Square Hotel, New York City’s largest indoor and outdoor hotel rooftop bar open all year...

A new sunflower-filled pop-up lets patrons escape bustling city streets and feel instantly transported to a sunny beach with whimsical cocktails, happy hour bites and massive menu options. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino takes you there.

A Burger King near Buffalo, New York temporarily closed over the weekend after a customer found blood in her daughter’s food.

Greg Cergol reporting on a special honor for a food stand on Long Island. 

A restaurant that’s been serving celebrities and loyal neighbors for more than half a century its serving its last meal tonight. Marc Santia reports.