Randy's Donuts opens its first East Coast shop at 185 Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village, launching over 35 doughnut varieties and coffee in early December.

Off-the-beaten-path hole-in-the-wall pizzerias across NYC serve classic, affordable New York–style thin-crust slices without long lines or tourist crowds.

New York City's tableside dishes and drinks create theatrical, memorable dining through live preparation that enhances flavor, decadence, and enjoyment.

Eddie Huang will lead the Flower Shop kitchen and launch a bar-food-focused menu at the Lower East Side pub on November 11.

New York City offers distinctive experiential chicken dishes ranging from Musaafer's butter chicken varieties to Scrappleland's Korean fried chicken and Kono's extended yakitori tasting.

Three rising New York chefs list favorite restaurants, brunch spots, and hidden gems including tacos, masala dosa, vegan deli sandwiches, and fresh tortillas.

New York hosts New York Cheese and Wine Week Nov 3–23 featuring citywide cheese-and-wine tastings, Michelin-starred restaurant menus, masterclasses, and specialty cheese demonstrations.

Dominique Ansel, famed for the Cronut and other pastries, prefers savory restaurants in NYC when off-duty.

New York City dishes are diverse, storied, largely affordable, and collectively define the city's vibrant, influential, evolving dining scene.

Peter Luger's dry-aged USDA Prime burgers, served with fries cooked in beef fat and optional bacon, are widely regarded among New York City's best.

Chef Roshara "Ro" Sanders leads Red Rooster Harlem's culinary reinvention, centering African and African American diaspora recipes while expanding experiences and redesigning the space.

Santo Taco opens in Greenwich Village with expanded tacos and seating; Pick & Cheese, a cheese conveyor restaurant, arrives at Shaver Hall in 2026.

Chic frozen-yogurt shops in New York have returned as upscale, social-media–friendly status symbols with aesthetic interiors, artisanal toppings, and $10 cups.

Anthony Bourdain celebrated diverse cultures through food and embraced both haute cuisine and approachable, no-frills, old-school restaurants worldwide.

Three New York City sandwiches: Bahn Ahn Em's baked banh mi, Luther's Nashville hot chicken, and Macario's lonche banado each offer distinctive textures and flavors.

Bagel Pub in Brooklyn makes hand-rolled, kettle-boiled bagels with crisp, chewy crusts, diverse flavors, generous inventive cream cheeses, and a pub-like, sit-down atmosphere.

New York pizzerias dominate DoorDash's National Pizza Month ranking, with ten Empire State shops among the 50 most popular across the U.S.

Big-name chefs are moving from boutique independents to large institutional kitchens, bringing indie creativity into major dining rooms while adapting to larger-scale execution.

More than 1,000 people attended the 15th Taste of Sunnyside, sampling offerings from 67 local restaurants despite heavy rain and a nor'easter.

Minetta Tavern's Black Label burger, made from Pat LaFrieda's high-end beef blend, is an iconic, pricey New York classic best served medium-rare.

A classic New York-style pizza slice appears orange from sauce, melted cheese, and cheese grease, thin enough to fold and eaten tip-first.

Top New York pizzerias span styles from thin, charred wood‑oven pies to Sicilian squares and classic New York slices, prized for dough, cheese, and simple, high‑quality toppings.

Alexia Duchêne lives above her West Village French restaurant, shops local markets, embraces American beverage habits, and seeks multicultural ingredients like Egyptian herbs and Indian dosas.

Kayanoya USA is leading a citywide two-week celebration of dashi in NYC featuring limited-edition dishes and drinks at five restaurants through October 15.

A two-alarm fire damaged Monterey steakhouse; Counter Service opens a fourth Upper East Side location on October 14; a 10,000-square-foot Greek restaurant is planned.

Anthony Bourdain considered the Shake Shack at JFK the best airport food while finding most U.S. airport food subpar.

Three New York restaurant sequels—Rose Marie, Bartolo, and I Cavallini—offer varied successful dishes, with fried classics, standout steaks, and inventive pastas.

Infatuation named 23 best Upper West Side restaurants, grouped by three street ranges, listing notable spots across 59th–110th Streets.

Norway is the highest per capita consumer of pizza globally, surpassing larger nations like the U.S. and Italy.

The Family Style Food Festival combines culinary excellence with streetwear culture in a vibrant New York block party. Set for May 17, the festival features renowned restaurants and chefs, emphasizing a diverse food experience.

Trump Burger exemplifies a politically charged dining experience, openly supporting Trump and showcasing its MAGA branding across Texas.

Traeger grills are discounted for barbecue season, making it easier for home cooks to achieve smoky flavors.

Dominique Ansel's new bakery, Papa d'Amour, launches May 22, blending French and Asian flavors into inventive pastries.

Happier Grocery and Marc Jacobs launch a limited-edition smoothie for a weekend only.

Glace Candy expands with international gummies and handmade chocolates while offering a new marble-slab mix-in station for custom desserts.

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