Gui Steakhouse in New York's Theatre District launches a weekday lunch special with steak and endless fries. Also featured are collaborative culinary events, such as M. Wells' burger endeavor and Lore's new dosa stand at Smorgasburg.

Nerolab opens a Roman-style eatery at 40 Wall Street in the Trump Building, offering pizza, pastas, drinks, and coworking space, with plans for city-wide expansion.

Luckin Coffee, China's rival to Starbucks, is set to open its first U.S. location in New York City, offering innovative, technology-driven service and competitive pricing despite past controversies.