But not everyone thinks New York's dining scene needs NFTs.
Under 14% of U.S. restaurants have closed permanently due to the pandemic.
But some say that may not be enough to end the damage the pandemic is inflicting on the city's restaurant industry.
Just over 43% of the city's bars are open and revenues are down about 80%.
A storied chef is reincarnating his restaurant.
Chef-owner Daniel Humm says his restaurant aims to open between November and March.
The hybrid restaurant-grocery store has become a viable model for struggling places.
David Rockwell has created a prototype for how restaurants that don’t have much sidewalk space can achieve al fresco dining.
An online gourmet food store has seen a spike in business since the start of the pandemic crisis.
Often, the only thing standing between their business and bankruptcy is a landlord’s largesse.