Nitehawk Cinema
New York Magazine says “Dinner and a movie may be the classic American date, but Williamsburg’s newest (and only) movie theater, Nitehawk Cinema, has improved upon the age-old formula…”
Read more of New York Magazine’s report
Celebrate Nitehawk Cinema for winning New York Magazine’s Best First Date
March 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Nolita’s Oxley’s Carvery is now closed
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After one year of being in business, the Americana sandwich shop located at 202A Mott Street has officially cleared out all furniture as confirmed by Grub Street New York.
The sandwich shop was well known for their homemade stuffing
Rising food costs are making farmers really happy
March 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A boost in productivity and rising food prices gave farmers quite a boost last year– earning a net income of $98 billion. Exports have also been helping to increase their bottom line as countries like China demand more American farm products.
Between the locavore movement and foreign exports, this is a great time for farmers
Whole Foods is officially coming to Williamsburg
March 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The all-cash transaction for 242 Bedford Avenue (at N. 4th Street) closed this week Monday. The space will feature Whole Foods and a New York Sports Club on the ground floor with luxury apartments above. With the remaining retail space of 30,000 square feet, there are talks of Sephora being close to signing a lease and Brooklyn Heights Pizza in development.
What do you think about the opening of Whole Foods and a New York Sports Club in Williamsburg? With purposed opening of Sephora, do you think Williamsburg might become more commercialized?
It’s not just in Williamsburg anymore- Blue Bottle Coffee opens third New York location at Rockefeller Center (second in Manhattan)
March 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
On the concourse level next to ‘Wichcraft, there will be more brewing going on. The roaster-retailer opened yesterday to a light crowd built for the Midtown rush. The Rockefeller Center opening comes on the heels of last month’s opening in Chelsea– their 1st Manhattan location.
Blue Bottle is located at Rockefeller Center, Concourse Level (entrance location: 14 West 49th Street)
Dine in Brooklyn starts next week Monday, March 19th – March 29th with close to 200 restaurants participating in prix fixe menus
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Dine in Brooklyn March 19th - March 29th
The successful event of nine years has tons of restaurants in various neighborhoods participating in efforts to promote Brooklyn’s dining scene. In addition to prix fixe, some restaurants are offering 2-for-1 brunch, lunch and dinner specials.
Check out the list of participating restaurants
Parisian chocolatier Christian Vautier opens Christian Vautier Le Concept today in the Lower East Side
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Getting back to the sweeter side of things, the boutique chocolate shop and cafe promises freshness in each production as treats like chocolate spreads and fruit jellies are made daily. The shop will also offer coffee from Dallis Brothers coffee.
Christian Vautier Le Concept is located on 254 Broome Street towards the corner of Orchard Street
Bareburger opens up 3rd Queens location in Forest Hills
March 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The ostrich, elk and wild boar patty shop has expanded to three locations in Queens with a fourth one set to open up in Bayside. All burgers are hormone-free. The soft opening for this location ends on Thursday, where the shop is open from 5pm – 11pm. Starting on Friday, the hours will be 11am – midnight.
Bareburger Forest Hills is located on 71-49 Austin Street between 71st Road and
Continental Avenue
The International Association of Culinary Professionals will discuss food policy tonight at the Jerome L. Greene Performance Space. Starts at 7pm
March 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tonight’s panelists include Kim Kessler, Food Policy Coordinator (NYC Mayor’s Office), Marcel Van Ooyen, Executive Director of GrowNYC, Michael Anthony, Executive Chef of Gramercy Tavern and Peter Kaminsky, author of Culinary Intelligence: The Art of Eating Healthy (And Really Well)
If you’re free this evening, you should definitely check this event out
Be Social Change New York is putting together an urban farming workshop this Saturday, March 17 from 10am – 2pm
March 13, 2012 by 1 Comment
Be Social Change is partnering up with Green Guerillas and BK Farmyards to provide a hands-on experience and follow-up lecture at the High School for Public Service Youth Farm.
Tickets sold will be donated to the Youth Farm
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