Bar Mercer, a new SoHo restaurant by John McDonald, offers dishes like 'hangover pasta' and aims to provide a retro ambiance reminiscent of former hotspot MercBar.

Shake Shack is set to open new locations at Rockefeller Center and the Shops at Columbus Circle in New York City, adding to its extensive presence in the state.

Businesses offer deals on National Bagel Day, featuring discounts and freebies from Bagel Brothers, Biggby Coffee, Einstein Bagels, Bruegger's, and others, as reported by NBC New York and TODAY.com.

Chef Francis Mallmann is set to open a new restaurant in New York at the Faena New York hotel, bringing his live-fire cooking to the city's vibrant dining scene.

Amor y Amargo, an acclaimed bitters-focused bar, has reopened in its original East Village location, hosting guests and serving favorite cocktails again.

Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Tarrytown faced a fire, causing temporary closure. Firefighters contained the blaze, with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation and the celebrated restaurant plans to reopen soon.

Citizens Market Hall at Manhattan West is set to close on April 2, affecting 68 employees. Despite its initial promise, the food hall's closure reflects a citywide downturn in such venues.

Pitt's, a new Southern-style bistro by Chef Jeremy Salamon, opens on January 17 in Brooklyn's Red Hook, offering comfort dishes and local beers with a nod to 2000s NYC dining.

Astoria's Tootles & French named USA Today's best new restaurant, a win attributed to its Mexican-inspired flavors, local community roots, and LGBTQ-supportive practices.

New York City's only revolving restaurant, The View, returns under Union Square Hospitality with a modern twist on American classics by Chef Marjorie Meek-Bradley.

Cody Pruitt is opening a French restaurant, La Royale, in Greenwich Village. Meanwhile, his insights on French dining were discussed in Frenchly, and Barclays Center debuts Pop's Patties stand. Polka Dot, a Polish eatery, struggles financially.

Daniel Henderson, 42, of Yonkers, was arrested for allegedly tagging New Rochelle with pizza-themed graffiti across 13 spots, sparking debate over art vs. vandalism.

Katz’s Deli in NYC settles an ADA lawsuit, agreeing to pay $20K and make its facility more disability-friendly, including entrance assistance and restroom renovations.