NYC chefs won major honors at the James Beard Foundation Awards, with Jungsik Yim and Vijay Kumar among the recipients. New categories were introduced, including Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service.

Joey Chestnut is set to participate in the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4th after resolving a contract dispute. He aims to break his record of 76 hot dogs.

Olmo, a new Mexican cantina-style restaurant, opens in the evolving Bed-Stuy neighborhood, with a menu featuring Mexican flavors and offering an affordable dining experience.

Lincoln Center's "Summer for the City" will feature Festival Food Trucks with dishes from NY chefs at accessible prices, including Kwame Onwuachi's Patty Palace.

Sailor's Choice, a coastal-themed dining venue, has opened at Hudson Yards in Manhattan, offering New England seafood and a relaxed atmosphere anchored by a vintage boat bar.

The Bari Pork Store in Bensonhurst is closing due to rising costs and economic inflation after over 50 years, illustrating broader challenges local businesses face.

Teranga, a prominent fast-casual West African restaurant in Harlem, is set to close its original location on June 15, with the chef hinting at future expansions.

Eim Khao Mun Kai, a popular Thai eatery in Queens, is set to open a new location in Manhattan's East Village, offering its famed chicken-and-rice dishes.

Mama's Pizza on the Upper West Side is closing its current location, with plans to relocate nearby, amidst a wider context of NYC pizza place changes.

Juici Patties opens in New York, achieving record sales with plans for further expansion, and fostering community convenience with thoughtful location strategies.

Dubai chocolate has become a viral trend in NYC, with stores selling out rapidly, inspired by a TikTok video. Prices vary, with bars costing up to $154, but Trader Joe's offers an affordable version at $3.99.

Williamsburg's Gertie diner will close on June 15 but hints at a future return. Meanwhile, the diner will host bagel pop-ups at Prospect Heights' Amorina in February. Owners seek a new location for Gertie near Gertrude's.

Dominique Ansel's new bakery Papa d'Amour merges French and Asian pastries, highlighting his cultural background without offering his famous Cronut to maintain creativity.