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.

The Pencil Factory bar in Greenpoint, Brooklyn is closing after 25 years when its lease ends on July 27th, 2025, as redevelopment changes the neighborhood.

Marlow & Sons, a celebrated Williamsburg restaurant, is closing on April 6 due to rent increases, marking an end to its over two-decade influence on the local dining scene.

The article details the vibrant scene at Barzola, an Ecuadorian American restaurant in Queens, during a soccer match, highlighting its role in the local community since 1987 and featuring the family behind it.

The Forgotten Foods Festival in NYC serves revived historic dishes at 16 restaurants, featuring recipes from Louis XIV's court to ancient Roman cuisine.

Kora, a popular Filipino doughnut shop, has opened a permanent location in Sunnyside, Queens after starting as an online pop-up with high demand. The bakery offers a range of sweet and savory items and plans to become an all-day café.

Momofuku opens Kabawa in the East Village, offering Caribbean-inspired cuisine by Chef Paul Carmichael, alongside the new Bar Kabawa, featuring a daiquiri and rum menu.

The New York Mets' home opener will feature new dining options at Citi Field, including loaded fries and fried Oreos, along with a mascot race and menu diversity focused on affordability and inclusion. Local vendors like Arepalicious will also join.