Co-owner Phil Colicchio (center, brown vest) is behind Central Perk, a new full-service cafe in Times Square that uses the name of the famous coffee shop in “Friends” under an agreement with Warner Bros. ( Photo: Christian Specner) “Friends” Sitcom Themed Cafe Opens in Times Square Central Perk’s grand opening late last year was not pitched as nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake. At 20 Times Square on Seventh... News 25 Feb 2026 | 12:36
Ron Menin is the owner of Hell’s Kitchen Hot Sauce. Photo: Zoe Kava Arts, Crafts and Hot Sauce! There is no shortage of holiday markets in New York City, but there’s something about the Columbus Circle market that always... News 22 Dec 2022 | 10:16
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo holds a coronavirus briefing in New York City Monday, August 3, 2020. Photo: Kevin P. Coughlin / Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo) Restaurant Owners Propose Reopening Plan COVID-19 has hurt many industries, but none more than restaurants. While they are allowed to have outdoor seating, many are... News 12 Aug 2020 | 11:16