Canadian-based tea company, DavidsTea, comes to New York
DavidsTea opens up on the Upper East Side on 3rd Ave between 65th/66th Street
Mango Madness, which includes apple, orange peel, dried pineapple, dried mango, orange slices, and tangerine, are just some of the innovative tea leaf pairings that the shop will offer in white, green and black
https://paigepapers.com/2011/11/18/davidsteaopensonuppereastside/
Consumers are willing to pay more for food that is locally sourced
Although only 7% surveyed said that local and sustainable food is a driving factor when dining; 57% will pay more for it
The survey that was recently conducted by Mintel International also highlights consumer thoughts on LEED-certified, fair trade and much more
https://paigepapers.com/2011/11/18/consumerspaymoreforlocalfood/
The Orchard Beach RFP is due on Tuesday, December 20th at 3pm with a site tour on
Friday, December 2nd at 11am.
Login into the NYC Parks Gov. website to download application and get more information
You may also email, Alexander Han at alexander.han@parks.nyc.gov
https://paigepapers.com/2011/11/17/20foodtruckand3snackbar_rfp/
Russ & Daughters teams up with James Cohen Gallery for pop-up art installation
The installation, which will be viewable around the clock, highlights the works of several artists over a 50 year span
https://paigepapers.com/2011/11/14/russdaughters_popupartgallery/
NYCEDC seeks RFPs for Harlem Incubator
NYCEDC is seeking proposals from individuals, organizations and/or companies for development and maintenance of space. Food entrepreneurs are strongly encouraged to apply.
You may download the application online or pick-up in person. Monday through Friday, at NYCEDC, 110 William Street, 6th floor, New York, NY (between Fulton and John Streets)
Peck Slip Pickle Festival This Sunday…
Peck Slip Pickle Festival; Illustration by Elizabeth Daggar
https://paigepapers.com/2011/11/11/picklefestivalpeckslip_nov13/
Restauranteurs are skipping the word artisan
More food enterprises are now focusing in on their culinary characteristics to get consumers excited.
NRN takes a look at some of the enterprises who have switched their marketing initiatives, such as Red Lobster’s 2011 campaign “Sea Food Differently”, to help showcase their product in a whole new light
The Meatball Shop opens its third location tonight
Do we see a little competition on the rise? Just a few weeks after the opening of The Meatball Factory, The Meatball Shop is preparing to open its third location in the West Village tonight.
At 64 Greenwich Avenue, this location will feature a kid’s menu and serve beer and wine only. The lunch menu will be available next Monday
https://paigepapers.com/2011/11/08/themeatballshopthirdlocation/
Waffles aren’t just for breakfast anymore
New York City eateries are getting more creative with the batter.
Waffles are being paired with quail eggs at Marc Forgione and honey-glazed pork belly at Spot Bar
https://paigepapers.com/2011/11/08/wafflesmorethanbreakfast/
Sugar Shortage Linked To High Fructose Corn Syrup
The global shortage of sugar seems to be a direct result from less demand of high fructose corn syrup in the US.
For the 2nd year in a row, global demand for sugar has surpassed production resulting in a deficit of 15 million tons
https://paigepapers.com/2011/11/07/sugarshortageandcornsyrup/
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