Though better known for pizza and bagels, the Empire State has now claimed a spot on the national barbecue stage. Business Insider recently highlighted an establishment as New York’s most iconic BBQ joint, showing that New York can hold its own against the southern smokehouses.

Singapore’s Michelin-starred restaurants are closing at an alarming clip as rising operating costs collide with tighter consumer wallets. The economic squeeze is turning 2025 into what industry watchers call a “tough year” for one of Asia’s most celebrated dining destinations.