The Empire State Building will be getting a new restaurant in the new year. It’s going to be a 100-seat restaurant on the ground floor. According to the Wall Street Journal, the as-yet-unnamed restaurant should open at the end of 2013. Will you be checking it out when it opens? Marisa Mendez
FOOD: So Sad, Harlem’s Iconic Lenox Lounge Closes For Good
Lenox Lounge, the iconic 63-year-old jazz club in Harlem, has officially closed its doors as of this past Monday. The landlord of the spot had doubled the rent, and current owner Alvin Reed just couldn’t do it. It will be reopening this Spring, however, it will be under a different name and different management…so it’s basically a totally new place. Nobu owner Richie Notar will open the doors to Notar Jazz Club this March, as he wasn’t allowed to use the original name. So sad to see such a piece of history go! Marisa Mendez
(Video) Celebrity Resturants Gone Sour
Channing Tatum is opening a restaurant called Saints and Sinners in New Orleans this October, but will it be a success? Celebs have tried this before, but they might be better artist than restaurant owners. We take a look back at some of the biggest celebrity restaurant flops. See below for video. Eloisa Melo
Diddy’s Rep Explains Why Justin’s (Atlanta) Was Closed
Five years after his NY location closed, Diddy’s popular restaurant Justin’s has also been closed in Atlanta. Hit the jump to find out why Diddy made the decision. Gernique N
Tech Talk Study: How Important Are Online Reviews For Restaurants?
I have found some real nice food spots thanks to sites like Yelp. Do you read reviews of restaurants before you try them out? Check out this infographic about online reviews and restaurants after the jump. @ShottaDru X @TatWza In the digital age, finding a scrumptious meal or delectable dessert is only a few clicks away. Food review sites and apps like Yelp and Foodspotting make eating well superbly easy. Before setting foot outside, about 45% of consumers have already chosen where to eat with the help of an online dining guide. Online reviews are a huge decider of what’s for dinner — 57% of patrons rely on them. Even more interesting is that despite the rise of online food directories such as Urbanspoon or Menupages, 41% of consumers still wine and dine at a particular restaurant after receiving a promotional email. The National Restaurant Association drew up the infographic below showcasing how technology is changing the food industry. Plus, check out the kinds of technology consumers are expecting to see in restaurants. Check out the infographic here. Mashable
FOOD: 9 Foods to Cure a Hangover
Everyone has their own goofy hangover “cure.†I actually always eat a slice of bread when I’m hungover, thinking it will soak up the liquor, LOL. But there are actual scientific reasons why these foods will help ease the hell of your hangover. Check them out below! Caasi Cofer
