Norway Fans celebrating after their win against Côte d’Ivoire. ( Photo: Aiana Jones ) World Cup Crowds Give Manhattan Bars a Summer Boost The predicted tourist boom for soccer fans flocking to the World Cup is propelling Manhattan bars and restaurants to some... Food & Drink 06 Jul 2026 | 04:51
Ellen Hart, owner of Ellen’s Stardust Diner and a former Miss Subways (1959), poses with Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal holding her original Miss Subways poster and a Proclamation in celebration of the Miss Subways reunion and her 85th birthday. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) Miss Subways Reunion Brings Extra Pizazz to Ellen’s Stardust Diner It may seem impossible for the iconic Ellen’s Stardust Diner to escalate in spontaneity and uniqueness, but on June 30 the... Food & Drink 02 Jul 2026 | 04:54
Even before the landing a prestigious James Beard Award for best new restaurant, the tiny Chinatown hot spot with only 28 seats,was already one of the hardest reservations to land in the city. ( Photo: Lei NYC) Chinatown hot spot is named Best New Restaurant by James Beard Lei, a tiny, 28-seat restaurant in Chinatown has defeated finalists across the nation to land the Best New Restaurant title... Food & Drink 17 Jun 2026 | 04:41
Assemblyman Tony Simone pictured at a presser across the street from Penn Station was pushing a bill in Albany that would have allowed bars and restaurants to expand into the streets with outdoor drinking in designated “entertainment zones.” ( Photo: Keith Kelly) HOST Act Fails to Pass: Space for World Cup Fans Runs Out Bars and restaurants are left scrambling for provisions as the World Cup begins. Modelled on legislation passed in Washington... Food & Drink 12 Jun 2026 | 02:46
The peak months for ice cream consumption are June and July, according to the International Dairy Foods Association, which predicts consumption will continue to rise well into the next decade. ( Photo: Adams Jones/Wikimedia Commons) We All Scream for Ice Cream (Cones)! The average American consumes approximately 19 pounds or about four gallons of ice cream per year. And a staggering majority... Food & Drink 14 May 2026 | 06:00
Terrence Tubridy was a young pub owner when friends and relations joined up to launch the Park Avenue Tavern 15 years ago. In the dark days of COVID, they asked their landlord for a new long term lease. How “Queens Irish Guys” Gambled During Covid and Built Their Dream Pub in Midtown During a busy weekday lunch service, Terence Tubridy sat in a booth at his beloved bar and restaurant and reflected on what... Food & Drink 05 May 2026 | 11:42
The Yankee Doodle Dandy’s food truck was a dream realized when owner Josh Gatewood got his startup money after an appearance on a national game show. ( Photo courtesy Yankee Doodle Dandy’s) Yankee Doodle Dandy’s Chicken Tenders Rule the Roost on NYC Streets For Josh Gatewood, the chicken came first. Gatewood was working on Wall Street in 2012, hawking securities, but his mind kept... Food & Drink 17 Apr 2026 | 01:10
Experts say three hot meals a day beats the six smaller meals or starvation diets. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons) Ideal Meals: Three Beats Six Seven Days a Week As we head into the third week of icy temps and maybe more snow, one clear comfort is three homecooked hot meals a day: Hot... Food & Drink 30 Jan 2026 | 02:06
Sweet-tasting drinks can cause consumers to underestimate the alcoholic content. Sixty-one percent of respondents in a recent survey said they thought [erroneously] that egg nog spiked with whisky, brandy or rum had the same alcoholic content as a light beer. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons) Facts and Fiction About Alcohol A sizable minority of imbibers have no clue about the potency of the festive holiday drinks they have been consuming the... Home 11 Jan 2026 | 08:47
Quirky Karen sleuths in sandwich camouflage. ( Photo: Philip Maier) Quirky Karen Sleuths Out Hidden Sandwich Source First of all, who even eats sandwiches anymore? Once the staple of every kid’s lunchbox, it seemed like the sandwich had... News 16 Dec 2025 | 04:54
Tender, juicy roast turkey - the main attraction - with old-fashioned gravy, cranberry sauce, smashed potatoes, baked green beans, sweet and sour cod, steamed rice, achara (pickled green papaya relish), leche flan, pigs in a blanket, apple crisp (from Yucaipa!), punch and soda. ( Photo: Ms Jones/Wikimedia Commons) Giving Thanks for Fruit Cranberries are a native American fruit, one the Pilgrims and Native Americans are reputed to have shared at the first Thanksgiving.... Food & Drink 21 Nov 2025 | 01:08
This much orange juice in one day will give you plenty of vitamin C, but it surely will contain too much natural sugar. ( Photo: Piotr Chrobot) The Orange Juice Dilemma Orange juice at breakfast is a sweet way to start the day, but the Food and Drug Administration may soon make it less so.... Food & Drink 22 Aug 2025 | 03:33
The dining room of Shoo Shoo, a popular Nolita restaurant at 371 Broome St., will soon be opening a second location, on the UES. ( Photo: Courtesy of Shoo Shoo) Nolita Favorite Expands, Plans New Restaurant on the UES Shoo Shoo, a Nolita favorite known for its fresh take on Mediterranean cuisine, is opening a second location, this one on... News 22 Jun 2025 | 05:22
Bruce Caulfield, Principal Owner of Tracks Raw Bar and Grill at Grand Central Madison address media representatives at a press conference about the summer activities at Grand Central. Already 8 months behind schedule, the delayed opening of the first GCM retail space should be next month. ( Photo: Ralph Spielman) Tracks at Grand Central Madison—When Is It Opening? When Grand Central Madison finally opened to the public in February of 2023, the modern terminal space, which gives Long... News 20 Jun 2025 | 05:17
Teruko bar with a shell backbar salvaged from Tokyo’s iconic Orchid Bar showcases its extensive whiskey offerings, said by the owners to be the largest collection of Japanese whiskies in North America. ( Photo: Deborah Fenker) Sophisticated New Japanese Restaurant Opens in Hotel Chelsea There is a new swanky, sensuous subterranean restaurant that just opened at the Hotel Chelsea and as the place blends traditional... Food & Drink 19 Jun 2025 | 12:32
![Sweet-tasting drinks can cause consumers to underestimate the alcoholic content. Sixty-one percent of respondents in a recent survey said they thought [erroneously] that egg nog spiked with whisky, brandy or rum had the same alcoholic content as a light beer.](http://www.ourtownny.com/binrepository/337x225/0c0/0d0/none/3492552/WQBH/egg-nog_4-10160027_20260110005842.jpg "Facts and Fiction About Alcohol")
