Rising costs for everything from food to labor, plus Covid-19 uncertainty, cloud the restaurant forecast. “The bottom line in a good restaurant used to be 10 percent profit,” says David Burke, whose 14 restaurants include four in New Jersey (in Fort Lee, South Orange and two in Sea Bright). “It’s lower…...

New Jersey’s Gov. Murphy announced Monday that restaurants can reopen indoor dining Friday at 25% capacity. While many will return to favorite restaurants and dine indoors, others will continue to enjoy outdoor dining, with some venturing out for that first alfresco meal.  If eating at a restaurant — even outside —…...

It seems like every day is a food holiday. From cookie days to ice cream days and everything in between, it can be tough to keep up.  But Sept. 5 marks a food holiday you won’t want to miss: International Bacon Day.  This day-long event will be celebrated across the…...

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood! We’ve been in Montclair, NJ for a lot longer than expected. However, we are starting to spend more time in the city. Outdoor dining in NYC is a perfect way to catch up with friends, while adhering to social distancing guidelines. This week, we…...

New hotels — and recent renovations — bring a host of new dining options in Charlotte. Here’s what to expect at three of the city’s latest additions. Cloud Bar and Red Salt by David Burke Celebrity Chef David Burke makes his Charlotte debut with Cloud Bar, the latest concept atop uptown’s…...

Chef David Burke joins Good Day Charlotte to share a recipe he’s featuring at his new restaurant Cloud Bar in Charlotte. Click here to see the video on Fox46.com....

As his restaurants scaled back or shut down for the pandemic, a chef discovers a new affection for teaching. David Burke is a chef, founder, operator of numerous restaurants, mostly in New York and New Jersey. With several of his restaurants closed or limited during the pandemic, he has begun…...

David Burke knew he was coming to Asbury Park. He just didn’t think it would happen like this. The celebrity chef and Hazlet native owns 18 restaurants around the country and five in New Jersey, namely The Drifthouse in Sea Bright. One of his next ventures was to be a high-end steakhouse…...

For Mitchell Schorr, an artist known for his energetic street murals, COVID-19 has presented an infinite landscape of plywood canvases. Though he began his signature paintings long before the pandemic hit, the shuttered shops and restaurants have offered a unique opportunity for him give a bit of brightness and hope…...

After Modine, a popular restaurant, closed in Asbury Park due to the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, notable chef David Burke has opened a new pop-up spot in town. "It's as normal as it's going to get," said Nancy, a customer. "I don't think we'll be dining in any time soon."…...