A Carvel billboard in Manhattan's West Village is giving away free vanilla soft serve from noon to 7 p.m. on a Wednesday, with additional perks for loyalty program members.

Lincoln Center's "Summer for the City" will feature Festival Food Trucks with dishes from NY chefs at accessible prices, including Kwame Onwuachi's Patty Palace.

Sailor's Choice, a coastal-themed dining venue, has opened at Hudson Yards in Manhattan, offering New England seafood and a relaxed atmosphere anchored by a vintage boat bar.

Teranga, a prominent fast-casual West African restaurant in Harlem, is set to close its original location on June 15, with the chef hinting at future expansions.

Eim Khao Mun Kai, a popular Thai eatery in Queens, is set to open a new location in Manhattan's East Village, offering its famed chicken-and-rice dishes.

Mama's Pizza on the Upper West Side is closing its current location, with plans to relocate nearby, amidst a wider context of NYC pizza place changes.

Dubai chocolate has become a viral trend in NYC, with stores selling out rapidly, inspired by a TikTok video. Prices vary, with bars costing up to $154, but Trader Joe's offers an affordable version at $3.99.

Dominique Ansel's new bakery Papa d'Amour merges French and Asian pastries, highlighting his cultural background without offering his famous Cronut to maintain creativity.

Santiago Perez, founder of Cosme, launches the new Santo Taco taqueria in NYC's Nolita, while remaining a partner at Casamata. The venue will serve a simple menu focusing on high-quality ingredients and transparency in sourcing.

Chef Dominique Ansel opens Papa d’Amour, a French-Asian bakery in Greenwich Village, showcasing innovative pastries like taro mochi donuts and scallion basil blossoms.

Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery in West Village closed suddenly due to eviction, leaving customers with pre-orders stranded. Founder Umber Ahmad plans to reopen despite financial struggles and legal disputes.

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.