At Salt Hank's in the West Village, the $34 French dip sandwich, crafted with high-quality ingredients by Henry Laporte and chef Daniel Rubenfeld, has become hugely popular, drawing long lines and social media acclaim.

San Francisco’s Bun Mee is rolling into Manhattan this summer with a multi‑site franchise push; leases are still being finalized. The chain’s SFO success helped attract a New York partner.

Fire at Manhattan's omakase restaurant, Shion 69 Leonard, causes its closure and leaves its future uncertain. Chef Shion Uino to update on plans soon.

The East Village's new wine bar, Stars, offers over 1,000 bottles and 20 by-the-glass options in a cozy, 450-square-foot space with a small, complementary snack menu.

New York’s Kyuramen has opened its first Nevada outpost in Henderson, pairing signature bowls and rice‑patty burgers with an on‑site TBaar boba counter. The arrival is part of the chain’s rapid national expansion.

After a fire damaged Santiago's Beer Garden in East Harlem, owner Matthew Fermin launched a GoFundMe to support unemployed staff. Firefighters battled the blaze which also affected neighboring buildings.

New York and other states plan emergency measures as SNAP benefits face potential delays, impacting millions and prompting states to use surplus funds to avoid a food crisis.

Tim League is opening Metro Private Cinema in Chelsea, offering luxury private screenings with themed multi-course dinners, starting at $300. The cinema opens on October 29.

Ja Rule launched his whiskey brand, Amber & Opal, accompanied by an event at Amali NYC featuring signature cocktails, a southern-inspired dinner, and plans for a bar takeover tour.

Voodoo Doughnut is opening its first Northeast location in Union Square, NYC, bringing its unique doughnut flavors and vibrant atmosphere to the area.

MacDougal Street in Greenwich Village, NYC, offers a diverse range of dining options, from Belgian fries to Ethiopian food and from historic taverns to street food. Food critic Robert Sietsema highlights the area's variety and history.

A NYC Community Kitchen led by activist Mark Bittman and chef Mavis-Jay Sanders offers a pay-what-you-can, nine-course menu, foregoing profits for food quality and sustainability, aiming to inspire policy change for food accessibility.

Ikea plans to open a new 25,000-square-foot store in Manhattan's Soho, further expanding its urban market strategy with a smaller-format retail space.