Locanda Verde is set to open a second location in Hudson Yards, keeping its Italian fare and neighborhood feel, complete with outdoor seating and artwork by Robert De Niro Sr.

The Michelin Guide has added 19 restaurants to its New York City list, ahead of the star-awarding ceremony on December 9, showcasing a range of cuisines and potential future star recipients.

Sarabeth's has opened a new restaurant in Greenwich Village, their first expansion in Manhattan in 13 years, known for brunch favorites like eggs benedict and pancakes.

Aqua New York, a large Italian-Japanese restaurant, opens in NYC's Flatiron District, offering two distinct menus from separate kitchens in a 24,000 square-foot space.

Dominique Ansel, creator of the Cronut, will open Papa d’Amour in NYC, featuring French-Asian pastries, while Parisian baker Stéphane Louvard's "crookie" gains popularity in Paris.

The article details the "Gingerbread NYC: Borough Bake-off" held at the Museum of the City of New York, where bakers created gingerbread replicas of iconic city landmarks.