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.

Sprinkles, a renowned cupcake brand, is shutting down unexpectedly, joining other iconic NYC businesses that closed in 2025. The founder is saddened by the closure due to financial issues, despite the brand's previous success and expansion plans.

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.

Whole Foods is set to open in a historic bank building in Ridgewood, Queens, spurring mixed reactions about gentrification and the impact on local businesses. The store's lease and opening date are confirmed, yet financial details are undisclosed.

The USDA has recalled over 60,000 pounds of misbranded breaded chicken from Suzanna's Kitchen due to undeclared soy, which poses a risk to those with allergies.

Kelang, a restaurant in Greenpoint blending Malaysian, Caribbean, and Italian flavors, opened by Chris Low, offers a fusion menu inspired by his multicultural Brooklyn upbringing.

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.

The historic Wythe Diner was moved from Williamsburg to Steiner Studios for preservation and future film appearances.

A gas shutdown at Mitchel Houses in Mott Haven hindered residents from cooking traditional Thanksgiving meals, with many expressing frustration over NYCHA's handling of the situation.

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.

Bon Appétit is launching a restaurant and market at JFK's Terminal One, introducing an AI kitchen assistant, and starting a "Gear of the Year Awards" for kitchen products under its new Editor-in-Chief's expansion strategy.

Texas bakery Starship Bagel won the best bagel title at New York's BagelFest for the second year in a row, beating competitors from various states and countries.

Yony Hung sells his popular Venezuelan Chinese fried rice from his car in NYC, attracting long lines and celebrity attention, with plans to open a restaurant in Madrid.