Happy Halloween

New York’s Halloween Guide: A list of things to do around the city.
From Candied Spreads on Bagels from Vic’s Bagel Bar to special treats from La Maison du Chocolat

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/31/halloween2011guide/

Trending now: Bite-size cheeses

Desserts aren’t the only thing that are being re-invented in small bites. Now, here comes the cheese!
Small-format cheese made from goat’s milk are becoming a great boost to formagers such as Murray’s Cheese which claims that the beautifully packaged mini-sized cheeses can be used for a multitude of things

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/31/bitesizecheese/

Say hello to Scandinavian eateries and bakeshops

Scandinavian baked goods, sweets and eats crosses over into American urban culture.
With the recent openings of Socketbilt, a Scandinavian candy store, Hygge Bakery in Los Angeles and other notable shops, Scandinavian concepts are starting to have their own moment of fame
Places like Fika Espresso Bar in The Financial District and fine dining restaurants such as Smorgas Chef are experiencing higher traffic volumes as the Scandivanivan menu becomes quite appealing

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/31/scandinaviantrending/

New York City has it’s 1st Annual Food Day

An increase in New York City’s food industry by 14% in 4 years and the push for healthy eating practices has given the city a reason to celebrate. Annual food day was October 24th.
Mayor Bloomberg handed out apples, donated by the New York State Apple Association, to subway riders to promote some of the challenges and opportunities within the food industry

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/31/nyc_1stannual_foodday/

Wheels that Deliver

Food Trucks now deliver in Chicago.
The food truck scene knows how to make the most of what they have as the Chicago winter approaches by hosting select delivery services in the neighborhoods they serve

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/31/foodtrucksdeliver/

Grey Dog has a “Funeral”

Carmine street location of Grey Dog closed with one to open on Mulberry Street…
Over disputes with the landlord at the Carmine Street location, Grey Dog hosted a “funeral” a day before the opening of their Mulberry Street location

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/30/greydogclosesandopensnewshop/

Fort Grace opens dessert shop

Fort Grace Ice Cream & Sweet Shop comes to Fort Greene outside of the General Greene
restaurant space.
Serving homemade ice cream, sorbets and sherbets at 229 Dekalb Avenue with new flavors available everyday

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/29/fortgracenowopen/

Food Court opens in The Financial District

Earl’s Court set to open next week, October 31st in The Financial District.
On 90 John St, consumers can expect to see 7 retail food operations within the space, which includes: Earl of Sandwich, Greens, The Original Soupman, Sushi Express, Billy’s Bakery (third NYC location), Lavazza and Shake Bar

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/29/earlscourtnowopen/

Potbelly Sandwich Shop opens in the Square

Potbelly Sandwich Shop gives Union Square toasted sandwiches and hand-dipped ice cream.
The fourth location to the Potbelly franchise in New York City opened this past Wednesday and is located on 22. E. 17th Street

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/29/potbellyunionsq/

The Meatball Factory opens will more on the menu

The opening of The Meatball Factory in the East Village brings a little competition to The Meatball Shop.
On 231 2nd Avenue (at E 14th St), another meatball-esque operation opens it doors in light of the meatball craze in New York City. The Meatball Factory serves up a little more with food offerings from black truffle mac ‘n’ cheese, crispy crackerbread pizza and cheese fries

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/29/themeatballfactorynowopen/