Haven’s Kitchen opens tomorrow, January 19th, in the Chelsea area offering recreational culinary classes, an event space and retail shop with coffee, pastries and kitchen supplies

Haven's Kitchen: Alison Schneider, Owner. Photo by NY Times/Robert Caplin

Haven's Kitchen: Alison Schneider, Owner. Photo by NY Times/Robert Caplin

Alison Schneider, owner of Haven’s Kitchen, saw the need for something more in the food industry surrounding sustainability, education and just plain fun– which is what Haven’s kitchen is all about. Culinary classes will be available next week, January 23rd, for registration.
Haven’s Kitchen is located on 109 West 17th Street between 7th and 8th Ave

Midwest burger chain Steak ‘N Shake opens in Midtown

With a special menu for the New York crowd, this fast casual chain offers organic beef,
beer and wine.
The 1st New York space for the national chain is located on 1695 Broadway at W 53rd St

Miss Lily’s now has a bakery and juice bar. Let’s welcome Miss Lily’s Bake Shop and Melvin Juice Box

The Soho restaurant, which opened in February 2011, has gathered quite a following for their signature caribbean dishes and looks to continue the success with a new bakery.
The bakery is located next door to the restaurant on 130 W. Houston St at the corner Sullivan St

Union Square gets a new taco spot in a California way. Dorado Tacos & Cemitas is now open

The Baja California-style fish taco shop will also feature a selection of Mexican sodas
and quesadillas.
Dorado Tacos & Cemitas is located on 12th St at the corner of University Pl