Baked by Butterfield soon to open early 2012 on The
Upper East Side
New York’s first baked doughnut shop will be serving up Red Velvet, Whole Wheat Glaze and much more with coffee sourced from Irving Farm Coffee Company.
Baked by Butterfield is set to open at 1102 Lexington Ave near 77th St
https://paigepapers.com/2011/12/07/bakedbybutterfield_opening2012/
Zella Jones of the neighborhood expressed concerns to Community Board 2 about the late night drinking crowd that the location will attract if it’s opening from 8am – 2am. Although Mile End showed a signed petition of 140 signatures, the application was denied.
Mile End will be trying to get the license passed on the state level
Ronnybrook Farms and Edible Manhattan Presents “Cow-nival” at the Chelsea Market
People will be able to take pictures and pet the cows in the Chelsea Market space.
The event starts this Friday, December 9th and ends on Sunday, December 11th.
The High Line is now seeking RFPs from food vendors for 2012
The High Line Logo
The Friends of The High Line released an RFP yesterday for savory food operations.
The RFP is due Wednesday, February 1st at 3pm. Get more info and download the RFP here
Think Doughnuts, Thai and Small Bites…
Check out the rest of the trends on the James Beard Foundation’s blog
https://paigepapers.com/2011/12/06/jamesbeardfoundation_2012trendsandyricker/
With pourover brews and a vast tea selection from Harney & Sons, Kos Kaffee opened this past Saturday and has been noted to have a old-fashion look.
Kos Kaffee is located 251 Fifth Avenue at Carroll Street
https://paigepapers.com/2011/12/06/koskaffee_nowopen_parkslope/
Ozzie’s Gets A New Name: Noella Brew Bar opens in Park Slope next week, December 9th
The space which used to be called Ozzie’s will now be opened as Noella Brew Bar serving Counter Culture coffee.
The coffeeshop is located on Seventh Ave, between Berkley and Lincoln
https://paigepapers.com/2011/12/06/noellabrewbar_nowopenparkslope/
Butcher Bar is now open in Astoria, Queens
A BBQ restaurant/bar with an on-site butcher shop in the same space that sells local grass-fed and organic meat. The butcher shop will be open starting next week.
Butcher Bar is located on 37-08 30th Avenue, Astoria
https://paigepapers.com/2011/12/06/butcherbar_nowopenastoriaqueens/
Steve’s Ice Cream in Bryant Park closed on Friday, December 2nd
Steve's Ice Cream. Photo taken from company's website
After opening this summer, Steve’s Ice Cream will be closing up shop with plans of opening a new location next summer in Brooklyn.
They even wrote a farewell (“for now”) letter
https://paigepapers.com/2011/12/05/stevesicecreambryantpark_closed/
Meatballs: A comfort food with gourmet appeal
The two main reasons why this has become such a big hit is: 1) it is consumed globally across various cultures and 2) can be enjoyed at a low price point, both, on the consumer and operation end.
NPR takes a closer look at the reasoning behind this trending menu item after The Meatball Madness competition at this year’s New York Wine and Food Festival sold out.
https://paigepapers.com/2011/12/05/nowtrending_meatballsnprreview/
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