As ongoing complaints from various restaurateurs increase, the city is looking to investigate further to see if the current system needs to be changed. The survey is sectioned in two parts 1) The operator’s background information and 2) Documenting information from inspection completed in 2008 to the present day
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The City Council just released the New York City Council Restaurant Inspection Survey to gather information in regards to the food inspection process
January 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Danny Meyer opens second Blue Smoke and Blue Smoke Bake Shop in Battery Park City
January 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
We all have come to love everything about the original location on East 27th Street between Park/Lexington Avenue and now the infamous Bourbon Pecan Pie makes its debut in Battery Park City with an extensive bourbon menu.
The new Blue Smoke and Blue Smoke Bake Shop is located on 255 Vesey Street between West Street and North End Avenue
More coffee pouring in Greenwich Village: Prodigy Coffee is now open
January 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The coffee bar which opened last week Wednesday, January 4th, plays records on old-school vinyl with a selection of baked goods.
Prodigy is located on 33 Carmine Street between Downing/Bleecker Street
Rain damage in Central America puts a damper on the arabica coffee bean
January 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This might relate to some of the reasoning behind the coffee price hike at Starbucks on the East Coast. Many coffee roasters are trying their best not sacrifice quality and keep up with tight arabica supplies but the increasing prices makes it hard to do so.
Coffee roasters are now supplementing the arabica beans with robusta blends causing a more bittery taste which could be a turn off to consumers. Supplies of the arabica coffee bean will remain stagnant until Brazil’s harvest in mid-2012
Specialty Food Magazine highlights 2012 fromage trends and favorites
January 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Cheesemongers and producers mention some of the cheeses that will entice your tastebuds: Anton’s Liebe Rot, Barinaga Ranch Baserri, Lark’s Meadow Farms Ducinea and much more.
Although keeping it local is still a demand that is trending, more distributors and importers are getting the dairy item from Wisconsin, Idaho and other national farms
Home Espresso Bar opened in the Lower East Side serving Brooklyn Roasting Company on Wednesday, January 4th
January 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The new spot is named after the owner, Homayoun– “Home” for short.
Home Espresso Bar is located on 250 Broome (between Ludlow and Orchard St)
Now Trending: Snails on A Plate…
January 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
More Asian, Italian and Spanish restaurants are incorporating this chewy food item into dishes.
From Tertuila’s (New York) Seamus Mullen uses snails in the risotto to Clio’s (Boston)
fricasseed snails
Toby’s Estate is opening in Williamsburg…
January 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
After an awesome time at the friends and family today, we are please to announce that Toby’s Estate will debut in Williamsburg on Monday, January 9th
Take a look at some of the photos posted on Facebook
Bobwhite Lunch & Supper Counter is now open in the East Village
January 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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
January 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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
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