With Sonic Drive-In's unrelenting ads tempting New Yorkers with what they can't have, many city folk had to bite the bullet and drive to New Jersey to get their Cherry Limeade fixes. But now, you'll only have to drive to Long Island! Okay, it's farther away than their North Bergen, NJ location, but at least you're not leaving the state, right? Though maybe Jersey is worth it; according to one Sonic customer, the Long Island location may have run out of food already. more ›

Eater compiled a list of 10 chain restaurants that should come to New York, and most of them make some sense. (Though they're kind of stretching it if they think Cracker Barrel is going to set up shop.) We do agree New York is in some serious need of Sonic's Cherry-Limeade, and we shouldn't have to schlep all the way to Jersey to get our hands on Denny's Fried Cheese Melt. But why import a P.F. Chang's when you can get better Chinese on almost any corner? And sorry guys, In-N-Out just ain't going to happen. more ›

Last month, a Sonic Drive-In opened in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, off Route 17. And apparently it's so popular that it's causing some problems. WCBS880 reports, "Just a couple of nights ago, an unruly customer who was turned away from the new Sonic restaurant sped off and dragged a police officer," who ended up with a broken leg and ankle. Oh, and the driver was unlicensed and is now in jail. Anyway, now the Bergen County prosecutor says "that drivers lined up for burgers will now get hit with a fine of $100 if they're blocking the highway." The Bergen Record reports, "Sonic officials said the company and its franchisee will continue to work closely with municipal authorities to control traffic around the drive-in. They also said that traffic volume typically levels off once a drive-in "becomes a more established part of community life." more ›