Outer Boroughs

by Melanie Wong 9 hours ago

This announcement set off a flurry on the West Coast where I am. Anyone else concerned that the private equity firm that owns these iconic brands does not yet have another facility under contra...

Union workers at the Hunts Point Market in the Bronx have gone on strike over a wage dispute. It may disrupt food and produce distribution to tri-state area markets, stores, and restaurants if it i...

Due to the Covid pandemic, this bi-annual event has pivoted to include take-out & delivery only. Participating restaurants from all 5 boroughs must offer a meal, lunch or dinner, for $21.21. NYC & ...

The Chinese Lunar New Year celebration starts on Friday, Feb. 12th and runs for a week. It is the 'Year of the Ox' this time around. If you are an intrepid cook, it's a fine time to get your old wo...

by erica 16 days ago

I think this is a small chain; we have been stopping at the Springfield Blvd location en route to NYC from Long Island. Prices are higher than in downtown flushing but two advantages are free park...

Hi, I’ve been purchasing the tea online but would like to know where it’s sold in NYC? Preferably Brooklyn or Manhattan. Thank you!

Cosimo & Johnny's Pizzeria opened a couple of months ago in a free-standing space (previously a deli) on White Plains Road in Eastchester and the buzz has been continuous. Johnny's uncle is an owne...

by Melanie Wong 8 months ago

This evening I've spent a few hours on my social media feeds following the pain and the protests raging across our country. This tweet from Ijeoma Oluo struck a chord, "White people: whatever o...

by Melanie Wong 1 month ago

Chinatowns are deserted. Chinese restaurants suffered early on in the pandemic and disproportionately from the decline in business. Time to order take-out and to do what you can to keep your loc...

Due to Covid protocols, restaurants have been trying all sorts of outdoor enclosures for safe dining. Igloos, tents, little greenhouses. Thinking of doing an igloo meal locally. What to look for? W...

Hanukkah, the 'Festival of Lights', is coming up fast. What traditional dishes are your family favorites? Which markets/stores offer the best variety of ingredients? Do you cook it up at home, or d...

We are seeking a bakery or market that prepares a delish celebratory Bouche de Noel in the greater Westchester area. Fresh as possible, of course. Anyone try the Bouche sold at La Renaissance Patis...

During the coronavirus crisis, the restaurant business has now been whittled down to take-out & delivery within prescribed hours in New York, New Jersey & Connecticut. While some establishments off...

Phase 2 reopening kicks off today in New York City. It allows for outdoor dining at restaurants with proper Covid restrictions, of course. Finally! Are you anxious to get back out? Where will you b...

by Melanie Wong 9 months ago

With consumer income shrinking, where we spend our money becomes even more critical. San Francisco's Good Food Foundation has assembled this list of American small businesses and food producers tha...

by Melanie Wong 2 months ago

Noticed the footer change to now state, "Chowhound, A Red Ventures Company". On September 14, the sale of CNET Media Group by ViacomCBS to Red Ventures was announced. https://techcrunch.com/202...

Eh. last month I tried 'em. Despite them telling me on the phone they had chilorio, upon my arrival at 4 p.m. they did not. Nor did they have taco arabe. The pollo enchilado was white as a ghost...

hello all -- trying to get back to ye olde ch days of actual chowhounding here. ;) can we find this odiferous chinese snail noodle soup in town anywhere? its from liuzhou. sounds very, very goo...

We look forward to it every spring/summer/fall as Farmers Markets kick-off with the best their seasonal harvest have to offer. The new normal in 2020 is farmers markets are opening with many corona...