Tsion Café, NYC's Ethiopian-Israeli eatery, closed to walk-ins due to antisemitic threats. Despite a positive pivot to a vegan, kosher menu, owner Beejhy Barhany faced increased hostility, prompting calls for a civil rights probe into the harassment.

H&H Bagels opens in Pinecrest next Thursday, bringing kettle‑boiled New York bagels and a menu of Nova salmon, avocado sandwiches and breakfast staples. Early lines are likely.

FDA‑classified recall of single‑serve peanut‑butter packets shipped to 40 states includes products distributed in New York and New Jersey; check packages and lot numbers before use.

Miami-born Skinny Louie is opening at Bank of America Plaza on Las Olas, joining Barry’s as the tower gets an amenity refresh. Expect soft openings and long lines.

Renwick Hospitality will open Golden Child, a rooftop cocktail bar at Hotel Park Ave in NoMad, slated for Spring 2026.

Chef Ambrely Ouimette's new 10-seat omakase, Anbā, opens at 92 Ludlow with a 16-course, $220 tasting menu and a late-night cocktail lounge.

Wonder acquires Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken, expanding its food hall empire and planning to scale up the brand, with no immediate changes to the East Village location.

Or’esh, a new SoHo restaurant by Catch Hospitality Group and Michelin-starred chef Nadav Greenberg, aims to redefine Mediterranean cuisine with a custom charcoal grill central to its inventive menu.

Odo East Village, a 24-seat 'kaiseki izakaya' style Japanese restaurant by Chef Hiroki Odo, will open on February 1 in New York, blending fine dining with a casual atmosphere and serving affordable dishes.

DoorDash resumes deliveries in NYC after a snowstorm, while a federal judge upholds new tipping rules that companies such as DoorDash and Uber Eats had opposed.

Goop Kitchen, Gwyneth Paltrow's wellness-focused dining concept, is opening a delivery-only outlet in NYC's Flatiron district, offering gluten-free, clean-eating dishes.

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.

Bojangles opens its first NYC location in East Flatbush, offering 24/7 service. The expansion is led by Habib Hashimi with plans for 19 more NYC sites.