Beef prices are rising, affecting sandwich shops in NYC and Philadelphia, potentially leading to higher prices for local specialties like chopped cheese and cheesesteaks.

NYC Restaurant Week returns with affordable multi-course meals at over 600 venues from July 21 to August 17, celebrating the city's culinary scene and its 400th anniversary.

Nassau County's only gay nightclub, Halo, closed less than two years after opening due to financial issues, including delays in getting a liquor license.

Lower Manhattan community supports Luis Fernandez, a detained Ecuadorian immigrant and a 7-year waiter at Square Diner, despite his prior DUI convictions.

Alleged British wine fraudster has been extradited to New York to face charges in a $99 million Ponzi scheme that used California's most prestigious wines as fake collateral, in a crime exposed by a Los Angeles lawyer

Overthrow Hospitality has opened Al-Andalus, a Middle Eastern-inspired vegan tapas restaurant in the East Village, offering affordable dining options with all items priced under $10.

Valencia Bakery in the Bronx gained attention after appearing in Bad Bunny's "NUEVAYoL" music video, leading to a surge in popularity for the family-run business.

Hector's Cafe and Diner in New York's Meatpacking District is closing after 76 years, with rising costs and development pressures signaling a broader trend of iconic city diner closures.

Tony's Pizza Napoletana in San Francisco was ranked third-best pizzeria in the US for 2025 by 50 Top Pizza, with its sister venue Pizza Rock placing 33rd and Rose Pizzeria in Berkeley at 50th.

Hulk Hogan, in partnership with Rich Rosen, is opening a $7 million bar called Slam opposite Madison Square Garden, featuring wrestling memorabilia and his own beer brand.

In New York City, almost one-quarter of children face food insecurity during summer. Food Bank for NYC and HelloFresh with No Kid Hungry launch efforts to distribute food and raise awareness, leveraging social media and local partnerships.

Halley Chambers and Kip Green are set to open Cleo Downtown, a rotisserie restaurant in Manhattan's West Village, in spring 2026, expanding their Brooklyn success to new borough.

A Carvel billboard in Manhattan's West Village is giving away free vanilla soft serve from noon to 7 p.m. on a Wednesday, with additional perks for loyalty program members.