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
Union Square gets a new taco spot in a California way. Dorado Tacos & Cemitas is now open
January 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Ovenly plans to open 1st brick-and-mortar location in Greenpoint
January 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
After much success since starting operations in 2010, Ovenly will be opening a retail, event and test kitchen space.
The space is expected to open in March on 31 Greenpoint Avenue at the corner of West St
Demi Monde is set to bring cocktails and coffee to the Financial District very soon
January 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The new hybrid coffee-cockatil bar will be partnering up with Los Angeles’ Handsome Coffee Roasters to introduce what we’d like to call the “caffineated fix”.
Demi Monde is located on 90 Broad Street (near Bridge Street). There is no word out yet on an exact opening date
Chefs are taking a step “backwards” to ancient grain– quinoa, teff, millet and more.
January 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
More chefs are experimenting with ancient grains to distinguish textures and tastes from the soft and fluffy Quinoa to the nutty flavor of Teff.
Check out the list of other grains that you will start to see on more menus this year
Ace Hotel’s No. 7 Sub will be opening a bigger location in Greenpoint next Wednesday, January 18th
January 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The long lines for those tasty subs will make its debut in Brooklyn with the same menu we’ve come to love ,but now, with cocktails, beer and wine.
The second outpost will be located on 931 Manhattan Ave at Kent Street
Flex-Casual: It’s all about the convenience factor
January 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Flexibility is what 2012 is all about and flex-casual dining might be the norm if diners continue their raving support for this. Flex-casual, as known as a flexible service format, offers guests counter service by day for lunch and quick Grab-N-Go’s but can also be turned into a full service dining experience at night.
This is where casual and fine dining might finally make their blend
New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Specialty Food RFP seeks proposals from mobile food vendors
January 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Opportunities are now available throughout the city at various locations for specialty food mobile operators. The RFP must be submitted by Monday, March 1st at 3pm.
Get more information on the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation’s website. You can also pick up hard copies of the RFP 830 5th Avenue at E 64th Street (Rm 407)
Restaurants using custom-made charcoal… Will this be the next new “thing” for chefs?
January 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Although charcoal grilling isn’t as “eco-friendly” as the world seems to be moving, some chefs are getting on board claiming that it makes the food tastier while others, like North End Grill’s Floyd Cardoz, think it might be all just a gimmick.
New York’s Mas (la grillade), just one of several restaurants in New York using custom-made charcoal, produces their own charcoal in small batches. The chef/owner , Galen Zamarra, claims that the process takes 1-2 days
The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to close 259 domestic offices
January 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
All agency meat inspectors will continue at all meat-processing plants. The closings will only affect administrative staff. The closings are expected to happen as early as October 1st of this year.
The closings are the result of budget cuts with the operating budget of the USDA. The agencies that will be affected includes the Farm Service Agency and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Fünini is now serving paninis in the Lower East Side
January 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The new panini bar opened on January 2nd with a menu comes in three categories: Vegetarian, Classics and Funini.
Fünini is located on 143 Ludlow St between Stanton/Rivington St
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