Kancil, a Malaysian restaurant on the Upper West Side, is closing due to rising costs after a six-month run. Chef Simpson Wong and Salil Mehta's venture highlighted Malaysian cuisine with modern touches.

The Tin Building by Jean-Georges is reducing operations due to financial losses, while T. Café introduces new pastries. Outdoor dining venues in NYC are reopening for the season.

MTA construction in Forest Hills, Queens, is affecting local restaurants by obstructing access and reducing customers, with owners like The White Radish's losing significant income.

New Himalayan eateries in Queens offer innovative and diverse culinary experiences, showcasing regional dishes and spices, blending traditions, and respecting cultural diets.

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.

The James Beard Foundation announced NYC finalists for 2025 awards, highlighting top restaurants and chefs in various categories, with the final winners to be revealed on June 16.

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 officials worry about the massive impact of federal cuts to SNAP benefits, with a potential $870 million annual loss and over 1.8 million residents affected.

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.