Check out the NYC Hospitality Alliance’s 2025 District Dining Guide at thenycalliance.org

Susan Xenarios, Who Transformed Rape Crisis Response, Dies at 79 This weekend we said goodbye to our dear friend, a remarkable woman, and a trailblazer. Susan’s legacy, influence, and the good she did will live on forever. ❤️ NYT: nytimes.com/2025/09/19/nyr…

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Recording an episode of Flavors of NY with the one and only Bronx Borough President, Vanessa Gibson, at Mexicocina Mezcaleria (503 Jackson Ave). Big thanks to Alan the show’s producer and to Antonio for the delicious lunch—highly recommend stopping by!

We’re honored and proud that the NYC Hospitality Alliance was named a 2025 Top Trade Association:The industry and professional organizations you need to know in New York! Thank you, City & State for the recognition!  cityandstateny.com/power-lists/20…

Yakitori at, KONO. NYC.

Gale A. Brewer Carmine's Italian Restaurant' s Restaurant is 35 years old! Congratulations to Jeff Bank, CEO, for his leadership and generosity. He threw a party to celebrate the anniversary! Sept 16, 2025 Micah Lasher Andrew Rigie

Tracy knows how to take a selfie! @tracynieporent @chefdavidburke @politicalfoodienyc

Matt Jozwiak, Founder & CEO of Rethink Food , shares how he’s tackling food insecurity by funding restaurants to serve communities—partnering with spots like Eleven Madison Park, raising millions, pushing for policy change, & redefining food relief with dignity.

Beautiful tomato grown in the garden of the Staten Island Advance’s food editor Pamela Silvestri. Sweet and delicious! 🍅 🍅 🍅