If you’re eating a bagel with a Philadelphia cream cheese schmear while you read this, you can thank Upstate New York.Yes, Philadelphia Cream Cheese was invented in New York, not the city of brotherly love, though some Philadelphians may refute that claim.Local folklore says the cream cheese came from Philadelphia, NY, just northeast of Fort Drum. It’s even mentioned on the town website, but others claim its just a myth.According to world-renowned cream cheese expert Rabbi Jeffrey Marx, in 1872, a dairy farmer named William Lawrence from Chester, experimented with increasing the cream content in his cheese recipe. This resulted…

A New York City nonprofit is helping communities fight food insecurity.Rethink Food began in 2017 with the mission of taking excess food from top restaurants such as Eleven Madison Park to be redistributed to food-insecure communities across the city. Despite declines, post-pandemic food insecurity in the city remains high as one in nine families doesn’t often have enough to eat.Matt Jozwiak, founder and CEO of Rethink Food, said the organization filled a unique niche during the pandemic.”There’s not a lot of nonprofits that are working with, like, a soul-food restaurant in Harlem and a community center down the street,” Jozwiak…

They say New York is the city that never sleeps, and we’re happy to report that its trademark frenetic energy is still going strong. And with fashion week officially upon us, this place is definitively one where you want to see and be seen, whether that be on rooftops, sidewalks, or at the corner table at the hottest restaurant in town. With that in mind, we compiled a guide of must-visit stops in what is universally considered to be the greatest city in the world, especially during the fall. Chalk it up to Meg Ryan; we don’t make the rules.What…

The Hudson Valley has long drawn New York City dwellers in search of clean air, spectacular hikes, and upstate culture. Now a budding community of artisans — young farmers, bakers, vintners, distillers — is turning the region into a modern breadbasket.  It is a tightly woven ecosystem that also extends to restaurants and hotels. At Tenmile Distillery, in the town of Wassaic, for example, the grain used to make whiskey comes from a farm in Tivoli, 30 miles away, while the gin and vodka it produces are served at stylish addresses like the Troutbeck, a hotel in Amenia, and the…

NEW YORK CITY — Vermin, dirty dishes and poor personal cleanliness — restaurants across the city have dirty secrets they’d rather not share. But New York City’s Health Department is watching.Every year, inspectors arrive unannounced at more than 25,000 restaurants to examine health and safety standards. Most eateries pass inspections, but some fall short of the city’s standards, accruing violation points for everything from broken light bulbs to “public health hazards,” like vermin and failure to follow food safety protocols. Restaurants hit with non-food-safety violations might get a fine or a lower letter grade, with zero to 13 points warranting…

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. If you’re dreaming of an Italian escape or simply craving a splash of limoncello, Bloomingdale’s has you covered with its latest collection, From Italy, With Love. The collection showcases the essence of Italian style, with over 150 brands contributing 300 exclusive designs featuring iconic names like Valentino, Ferragamo, Missoni, and more. Bloomingdale’s was established in New York City in 1861 by Joseph and Lyman Bloomingdale and initially focused on selling the latest trend: the hoop skirt. Unlike other stores that focused on a…

UAE-based creator Maria Vehera filmed a 1 1/2-minute clip in which she opened a chocolate bar, broke it in half, and dipped it in green pistachio cream before taking her first bite. Since she posted the video in December 2023, it has been viewed 77 million times and has over 5 million likes.The chocolate in the video — a milk-chocolate bar that’s filled with pistachio cream and kataifi, a shredded phyllo pastry — took FoodTok by storm. From homemade recipes and vegan substitutes to DIY kits on eBay and small business owners making their own versions, everyone has been trying…

As the crisp autumn air rolls into the New York City area, it’s a chance to venture out and enjoy the quintessential fall experience: apple picking. Whether you’re a seasoned orchard-goer or a first-time picker, these 10 orchards — all within a drive between 45 minutes and two hours without traffic — offer an escape from the city with a range of apple varieties, farm stands and picturesque landscapes. Dr. Davis Farm About an hour from Manhattan, Dr. Davis Farm offers daily apple picking. Weekends and holidays feature hayrides, and the Red Barn Cidery on-site serves a range of drinks,…

In this weekly column, Eater documents the city’s permanent restaurant and bar closures. If a restaurant or bar has closed in your neighborhood, let us know at ny@eater.com. Ditmas Park: Longtime Filipino icon Purple Yam, open since 2009, closed August 30. Co-owner Amy Besa announced on her personal Instagram, that she and her husband and chef Romy Dorotan said it’s time to “hang up our aprons, Chef hats and turn off our stoves.” 1314 Cortelyou Road, at Argyle Road East Village: After a decade, Heavenly Market and Deli has shuttered in what had been the retail space of an NYU…

Tracy Morgan partners with Food Bank for New York City to donate food to hungry New Yorkers. Sign up for our Bronx Times email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox! Actor, comedian, and native Bronxite Tracy Morgan will host a pop-up food distribution at 955 Tinton Ave. at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday for NYCHA residents in the Bronx. Morgan will donate one thousand bags of food, 500 with shelf-stable groceries like pasta, rice, corn, and milk, and 500 with fresh produce to promote Hunger Action Month with the Food Bank For New York…