NYC Dominican Day Parade returns More than a million people lined up along Sixth Avenue to watch the 42nd annual Dominican Day Parade. FOX 5 NY’s Duarte Geraldino has the story. NEW YORK CITY – Enjoy food, dance and colorful floats at this year’s India Day Parade in New York City on Sunday.  The event is among the largest of its kind outside of India, drawing hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers with Indian and South Asian origin.  Now in its 42nd year, the parade will feature over 40 floats with exuberant colors and designs.   MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK…

Stefano Secchi knows a thing or two about pasta. Since debuting his cozy Italian restaurant, Rezdôra, in Flatiron six years ago, the chef—who built upon his time at Modena’s Three MICHELIN Star Osteria Francescana—has earned One MICHELIN Star for his superior spaghetti skills which highlight regional Emilia-Romagna technique and recipes. In June, the chef debuted his sophomore effort Massara, which highlights the cuisine of yet another Italian region, southern Italy’s Campania. The earthy-toned trattoria claims a renovated three-story town house just a stone’s throw from Rezdôra, offering 105 seats and two bars split between the ground floor and second-story dining rooms. Here,…

ALBANY (WBNG) — Governor Kathy Hochul announced nearly $200 million in food assistance to more than 1.5 million low-income children on Thursday.The initiative is part of the new Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer, Summer EBT, program.The state is sending $120 per child to eligible families to help pay for healthy meals. Some eligible families have already begun receiving this assistance and the benefits will continue to be sent in the coming week, Hochul’s office said.“Having access to healthy, nutritious food is essential for children’s health and well-being,” Governor Hochul said. “As New York continues putting money back in the pockets of…

Food and Tennis: A match made in heavengetty For many attendees, the U.S. Open is not only about tennis. Attending a match is a coveted culinary experience, where tennis buffs will find a spectacular array of local and international cuisine. Food and beverage options are ubiquitous in almost every corner of the world’s largest tennis venue, the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows, Queens. The mind-boggling number of eateries this year will include 70 concession stands, 78 food concession carts, and 7 restaurants—supported by 16 kitchens. This complex symphony of flavors is orchestrated by collaboration between the…

DFree/Shutterstock Bobby Flay knows a thing or two about the New York City food scene. The celebrity chef was born and raised in the city, after all, and got his first job in the food industry at Joe Allen’s restaurant. After learning the ropes at the NYC establishment, he received a spot at the prestigious French Culinary Institute, before eventually opening his first restaurant in the city, Mesa Grill. Clearly, Flay is well-acquainted with New York’s culinary landscape — so it’s no surprise he has a number of favorites restaurants in the Big Apple, as well. Although he’s known for imparting a…

New York City boasts an unparalleled wealth of restaurants, yet surviving in the city’s fiercely competitive culinary landscape remains a challenge. Economic pressures, rising food costs, and shifting dining trends test the endurance of even the most iconic venues. Despite these obstacles, a resilient cadre of restaurants has defied the odds, some tracing their roots back over a century. In 2024, several renowned establishments mark significant milestones. For No Taste Like Home, we’re highlighting a handful of influential favorites: restaurants that have shaped the fabric of today’s dining culture in NYC. THE ERAIn 2004, New York City settled into the…

New York City boasts an unparalleled wealth of restaurants, yet surviving in the city’s fiercely competitive culinary landscape remains a challenge. Economic pressures, rising food costs, and shifting dining trends test the endurance of even the most iconic venues. Despite these obstacles, a resilient cadre of restaurants has defied the odds, some tracing their roots back over a century. In 2024, several renowned establishments mark significant milestones. For No Taste Like Home, we’re highlighting a handful of influential favorites spanning four decades: restaurants that have shaped the fabric of today’s dining culture in NYC. THE ERAIn 1994, Rudy Giuliani became…

Chefs from Newport, Middletown and Bristol cooked for a James Beard Foundation dinner in New York City on July 18. That’s a big deal. They were at The Platform by JBF venue to celebrate the 2024 James Beard Foundation semifinalists. The menu was described as an “ode to America’s Summer Playground” and its inspired flavors.This special dinner featured dishes from Giusto’s executive chef William Rietzel and owner/chef Kevin O’Donnell, Newport Vineyard’s executive chef Andy Teixeira and sous chef Ty Gonzalez, Yagi Noodles chef/owner Basil Yu and co-owner Cody Daniels, and Foglia’s chef/owner Peter Carvelli and sous chef Hailey Peters.Discover Newport,…

Looking to instill a little love into your life? PinkCherry, an online adult store all about putting a spark back into relationships, went on a mission to name the ultimate date night spots in the U.S., including the dreamiest cities and the most popular restaurants intended to give you those fuzzy feelings. While New York did not make the cut for the best city for date night (what, Pizza Rat isn’t romantic enough for you?), four NYC-based restaurants made the list for the top trendiest spots in the country, based on the number of social posts and search queries on…

From catching an inspiring world-class theatrical performance on Broadway to enjoying a hot dog as a tourist’s rite of passage, New York offers visitors a vibrant culture with a diverse range of activities and sights to enjoy. Whether you’ve previously visited the Big Apple in person or vicariously lived through the eyes of others, you likely have a vision of the dynamic New York landscape. Everything from the glamour to the destitution of New York has been depicted through numerous works of art. So, where do you start when planning your itinerary for your next New York trip? The ferry ride to the…