The documented economics of a New York restaurant — rent as a share of sales, thin margins, and the post-2020 squeeze — explain most closures better than any menu ever did.
Dining Out NYC replaced the pandemic-era honor system with a permanent license, and the city's own timeline says review can run up to six months.
A, B, C — the card by the door comes from a points system, not a vibe check. Here is how the city actually scores it.
At Blue Sky Deli on First Avenue, the counter’s own staff can’t agree on the sandwich’s origin — which is part of why the story keeps traveling.
Wine director Lee Campbell and chef-owner Annie Shi give Manhattan two of the night's biggest wins, while a third New York honor lands in Queens.
A city rule on restaurant surcharges took effect in April, and a state law on credit-card fees has been on the books since 2024 — here's what a diner is actually owed at the bottom of the bill.
Explore the data · Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene