The store which has been opened for over 45 years will be closed due to rent increase.
Check out the note on Porto Rico’s Blog here
Porto Rico Importing Co. closed their Soho location as the new year rolled in. The original shop on Bleecker Street will continue operation.
American chefs are asking diners to eat without the traditional eating utensils
More restaurants nationwide are telling ther guest to skip the knife and fork and eat entrees served with hands only. Some chefs, like Roy Choi of A-Frame Restaurant in California, believes that when people touch the food they are eating, it heightens a sensual connection.
It is common in many parts of the world to eat with their hands. Some places include India, Middle Eastern countries, and various parts in Africa
Grimaldi’s now back in business in DUMBO
The original Dumbo location at 19 Old Fulton Street was closed due to a dispute with the landlord. The owner now has a bigger and fancier space which is located next door to the original one. The new Grimaldi’s will be serving up pizza at 1 Front Street close to Cadman Plaza W.
Check out all the other openings posted by Then New York Times