The founder of Nitehawk Cinema lobbied the state the allow movie theaters to serve alcohol and successfully: Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed a new law on Aug. 17 allowing drinks in movie theaters that are also restaurants.
[Diner’s Journal]
Donatella Arpaia and her cardiac surgeon hubby are celebrating the birth of a son, weighing in at 8 pounds, 3 ounces.
[NY Post]
There will be beekeeping workshops, a honey-soaked dinner, and tons of the sweet nectar for sale at the first New York City Honey Festival this weekend.
[NY Daily News]
Despite a terrible economy, Americans still manage to eat an average of 249 restaurant meals per year, including takeout.
[RestaurantNews]
The ban on smoking in bars and restaurants appears to have been effective in helping New Yorkers kick the habit: the smoking rate is at a record low.
[Crain’s]