Bobwhite Lunch & Supper Counter is now open in the East Village

This sandwich made-to-order shop offers 3 hot and cold sandwiches with seasonal side items, 2 chicken suppers and tasty biscuits.
Bobwhite is located on 94 Avenue C between E 6th/7th St.

Puddin’ by Clio finally opens tomorrow, Friday, Jan 6th in the East Village

Puddin' by Clio. Photo by Puddin' by Clio

Puddin' by Clio. Photo by Puddin' by Clio

Clio Goodman, owner and founder of the new pudding shop, has previously worked at Danny Meyer’s Restaurant Group and Daniel Boulud. Now, she is embarking on her own venture.
In addtion to pudding in 8 flavors, you will also see pudding pies, cakes and 18 sauces to be paired with a plain version of the pudding dessert. Puddin’ by Clio is located on 102 St. Marks Pl. at First Ave

The city’s New Business Acceleration Team (NBAT) will be expanding to the outer boroughs

In an initiative to help food operations who open outside of Manhattan expedite city permits and applications quicker, the NBAT, a city organization that helps business owners with processing applications from the health and building departments, will now service all five boroughs. Andrew Rigie, Executive Vice President for the city chapter of the New York State Restaurant Association, sees this as the beginning of easing the burden most operators face when opening any
food operation.

The organization has helped to open 546 restaurants in Manhattan to cut down the procesing time from six months to four.

Hotel restaurants are opening up without the “hotel” association

Now, many hotel restaurants are looking to transform their look and feel to something a bit more sleek without the “hotel-like” ambience. These restaurants want their own entrance and mailing address.
In order to boost business and increase sales, many restaurateurs see this as a step in the right direction for, both, the hotel and the food establishment