Reports
Inside the Glorious, TikTok-Fueled Rise of Birria in NYC
How one of the year’s most recognizable Mexican dishes made its way from Tijuana to TikTok and, eventually, to the streets of New York
Flour Tortillas Finally Get Their Moment in New York City
A new wave of Mexican and Mexican-American chefs has (finally) brought quality, handmade flour tortillas to New York City
One Day at Veselka During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The famed 66-year-old Ukrainian diner is usually open 24 hours. But during the pandemic, its owner — and its many workers — had to make dramatic adjustments to survive.
NYC Restaurants Pull Out Patio Seating Early, Flouting Rules as Business Struggles
"I need every dollar I can get," one owner says
How Black-Owned Restaurant Lists Are Impacting Business in NYC
Lists of black-owned restaurants are circulating this week, and while owners recognize the protests are focused on police brutality, many say the move is exposing New Yorkers to a wider-swath of black-owned restaurants
NYC’s Laid-Off Fine Dining Chefs Find Glimmers of Hope With New Home Businesses
Chefs formerly at Michelin-starred restaurants like Eleven Madison Park or hot spots such as Mission Chinese Food have started selling food to neighbors — and considering launching more sustainable, longterm operations
Abrupt NYC Curfew Sparks Confusion for Restaurant And Food Delivery Workers
The lack of clarity and guidance from city officials has left workers and restaurant owners scrambling for answers
NYC Restaurants Rally to Support Protests, Even With Windows Broken
Restaurants owners who are facing thousands of dollars in damages say the focus needs to be on the issues of racial injustice highlighted by the protests
Scores of NYC’s Top Restaurants Are Reopening, But With Bated Breath
After closing down in March following the shutdown on dining in, several popular restaurants are reopening for delivery and takeout in a changed dining landscape
What NYC Dining Might Look Like During Reopening, According to 14 Experts
Restaurants may start to implement reservations for bar seating, ask diners to voluntarily report health data before dinner via smartphones, and more
How Street Vendors Are Still Serving NYC’s Food Swamps During the Pandemic
In neighborhoods like East New York and Corona, produce vendors are still showing up for work despite risks and plummeting sales
How NYC’s Chinese Food Delivery Services Prepped for a Months-Long Shutdown
With close ties to China, many platforms targeting New York’s population of international students and workers started buying protective gear early — anticipating weeks of trouble
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How NYC’s Most Important Food Hub Is Still Keeping the City Fed
A look inside Hunts Point, where meat, seafood, and produce companies are working in shifts and pivoting to survive the COVID-19 crisis
People Are Waiting Hours to Shop at the Newly Struggling Park Slope Food Coop
The co-op is taking serious measures to keep shoppers and workers safe, but at the cost of members’ time — and cashflow for the store
NYC’s Restaurant Wholesalers Are Struggling to Meet Demand as Staffers Fear for Health
With a massive spike in sales from consumers, wholesalers accustomed to selling to restaurants have had to make drastic changes — without the help of extra employees
The Search for International Grocery Items Is Getting Harder in NYC
Locals accustomed to ingredients like atta flour or Napa cabbage — which can be difficult to find in typical grocery stores — are struggling to find the food they need