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A new Yelp ranking puts more California barbecue restaurants in the national top 100 than Texas, raising questions about how online lists shape perception.
May 23, 2026
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A national chain is selling a popcorn shrimp basket for less than $9 this week. The deal arrives as seafood prices remain high at many independent restaurants.
May 23, 2026
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Wine lists across New York are shifting this spring, with more bottles from emerging regions like Slovenia and Mexico appearing on restaurant menus.
May 23, 2026
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New York baseball stadiums continue to allow outside food, giving fans flexibility as concession prices remain steep. The practice is common during weekend games.
May 23, 2026
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Bartenders across the city are adding spring produce like snap peas and mint to cocktails as menus shift for warmer weather. Seasonal drinks are priced from $15 to $18.
May 23, 2026
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StreetEasy is offering New Yorkers a chance to reserve a restaurant table for 2046 as part of its 20th anniversary campaign. The move highlights the city’s shifting restaurant landscape.
May 23, 2026
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Guy Savoy has been awarded the Légion d’Honneur and becomes the first chef inducted into France’s Académie des Beaux-Arts. The news has resonated in New York’s French dining circles.
May 23, 2026
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Holiday weekend crowds at Newark Liberty Airport find limited but steady dining options. Most terminals rely on chain brands and grab-and-go fare.
May 23, 2026
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Kidilum, a new Keralan restaurant in Flatiron, brings regional South Indian dishes to Manhattan under chef Vinu Raveendran.
May 23, 2026
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Piccolo Morini, a new casual pasta spot from Altamarea Group, is opening soon on Kenmare Street, marking the group’s return to Soho.
May 23, 2026
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JFK Airport’s food scene has broadened this spring, with new and established options in every terminal. Travelers face more choices, and higher prices.
May 23, 2026
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Hundreds of restaurants across New York City are offering $26 dining deals during the six-week World Cup period. The city-backed initiative aims to ease the cost of dining out as prices rise.
May 23, 2026