Daily business news in the Great State of New York!
YONKERS – The first locally owned and operated Chick-fil-A restaurant in Westchester County is now open in Yonkers. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Israel Allmand as the independent franchised local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Central Park Ave and Roxbury. Located at 2205 Central Park Ave. in Yonkers, Chick-fil-A Central Park Ave and Roxbury is open from 6:30 […]
NEW YORK — Just Salad, a fast-casual restaurant chain, with a mission to make everyday health and sustainability possible, is launching four summer inspired salad recipes that include flavorful ingredients from the garden to the sea. The brand-new Caribbean Shrimp Bowl and Parm Crunch, along with returning, beloved fan-favorites including the Honey Crispy Chicken and […]
BRONX — Little Caesars held the official grand opening of its newest restaurant in the Bronx at 3961 White Plains Road on Thursday, May 30. Local franchisee Suhel Ahmed will host the restaurant’s official ribbon cutting, followed by a presentation to grant $1,000 to the Bronx Bethany Community Corporation to support children in the community facing food insecurity. Owned and operated […]
UTICA—The New York Beef Council has announced the winner of the highly anticipated 2024 “Best NY Burger” competition. After a rigorous evaluation process involving 19 individual judges sampling and scoring 33 top-ten burgers, the ultimate title was awarded to Chatham Brewery for their exceptional culinary masterpiece. Chatham Brewing’s burger, The Loaded Brewery Burger, emerged as […]
NEW YORK — Manhattan’s Avenue B on the Lower East Side is welcoming the new Populares Mexican Restaurant & Bar. The modern boutique establishment brings a fresh perspective to traditional Mexican cuisine with an aim to delight diners. Serving up popular Mexican dishes infused with a contemporary twist, guests will enjoy tasty entrees and drinks […]
The James Beard Foundation has released its nominees for Best Chef Awards and Best Restaurant. Winners will be celebrated at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony on Monday, June 10, 2024 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. For Best Emerging Chef, there are two nominees from NY State out of five total: Fariyal […]
NEW YORK — A new Chick-fil-A restaurant serving the chain’s signature chicken sandwiches and waffle fries has opened in the Bronx. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Roberto Ruiz as the independent franchised local Owner-Operator. Located at 201 East Fordham Road, Chick-fil-A East Fordham Road will be open for dine-in and carry-out from 7 a.m. to 9 […]
Buffalo Wild Wings celebrated the opening of its 100th standalone BWW GO location on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s expansion. The location is at 1258 Lexington Ave. in Manhattan and operated by franchisee the Munson Restaurant Group. With a focus on speed, efficiency, and quality, BWW GO […]
NEW YORK — Vornado Realty Trust announced that The Avra Group will open its famed Mediterranean restaurant in THE PENN DISTRICT, sitting directly atop Penn Station. The restaurant, which will be located at 390 Ninth Avenue at 33rd Street, will feature a 150-seat outdoor café, and serve as the cornerstone of an extensive food and beverage program in […]
Spring is here in the Hudson Valley and it’s time for Spring 2024 Hudson Valley Restaurant Week. A record number of eateries are participating in this celebration of the culinary scene. Over 140 restaurants in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Ulster, Orange, Sullivan, Dutchess and Greene counties are offering prix fixe prices for lunch and dinner from […]
NEW YORK — FOOD & WINE magazine has revealed its 2024 Global Tastemakers awards, a celebration of the best food and drink experiences and destinations in the U.S. and abroad. From the best restaurants and bars to the best cities, hotels, cruises, airports, and airlines for food and drink, the results were curated and ranked […]
Levain Bakery, maker of gourmet cookies, has opened its eighth store in New York City with a new location at 2 W. 18th St. in the Flatiron District. Levain says opening day proceeds will be donated to Hot Bread Kitchen. Hot Bread Kitchen’s mission is to create economic opportunity for women and gender-expansive people, immigrants, […]
Chick-fil-A has opened its first-ever mobile pickup restaurant in the Upper East Side neighborhood of New York City. This new restaurant is one of two innovative, digital-focused test concepts the restaurant company is opening – the second of which is the elevated drive-thru concept projected to open later this year. Chick-fil-A at 79th Street & […]
Fans of pop superstar and NYC resident Taylor Swift take note! The Ivory Peacock Bar in Manhattan is holding a Taylor Swift themed brunch this Saturday, March 30 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The price is $34 per person plus tax and 20% gratuity added on. Tickets are required and can be purchased on […]
The Panera Bread chain has been hit by a massive tech outage that has knocked out the company’s computer systems affecting orders nationwide. Panera’s website and app have been down since Saturday morning and not able to accept orders. It’s unclear if the company has been hit by a cyber attack or if it is […]