Sam Yoo opens two Korean restaurants in Midtown Manhattan: the gastropub Golden HOF and the upscale NY Kimchi, offering a mix of Korean American dishes near Rockefeller Center.

Portillo's introduces a "Hot Dog High Tea" in New York and Los Angeles, offering a unique spin on traditional tea time with whiskey cocktails and reinvented comfort foods.

Lungi, a South Indian and Sri Lankan restaurant on Manhattan's Upper East Side, earns Michelin Guide's recognition with authentic flavors rooted in the owner's familial recipes.

Nello, an Italian restaurant favored by celebrities and known for expensive dishes, is set to reopen in Midtown Manhattan at a new location following its closure due to financial issues.

Chef Alex Guarnaschelli leads the New York Historical Society's restaurant Clara, featuring local produce and a cheeseburger costing $29. She enjoys cold spaghetti and meatballs as a midnight snack.

New York City has implemented a new $21.44 hourly minimum wage for app-based delivery workers, increased from an average of $5.39 before tips, following legal endorsements and inflation adjustments.

NYC outdoor dining resumes with 2,600 approved eateries, under new city rules limiting pandemic-era structures and imposing strict operating guidelines.

Time Out Market is opening a new food hall in Union Square, featuring seven kitchens, a bar, and a stage, set to launch this fall in the Zero Irving building.

NYC restaurants prepare for outdoor dining with DOT's approval for 600 roadway and 2,000 sidewalk spaces. Despite red tape and only 39 licenses issued from 4,000 applications, restaurants can start without fines from April 1 if rules are followed.

Yankee Stadium introduces "Petroni Tiramisu" served in mini Yankees helmets, alongside new dining options, including Brooklyn Dumpling Shop and Bondi Sushi.

The Barracuda Lounge in Chelsea, an iconic LGBTQ+ bar known for its drag performances and nightlife, is closing due to damage from nearby construction.

Uniqlo has opened its first North American coffee shop inside its Midtown store in NYC, while its sister brand GU has launched its first U.S. store in SoHo, marking both Japanese brands' expansion in the U.S. market.

Taiwanese-American Win Son Bakery expands to Manhattan's East Village, offering eclectic breakfast and more, with plans for daily operation from 8 a.m. to midnight.