Dan Biederman, President and Co-Founder of 34th Street Partnership, sees the food carts an inconvenience to business owners stating that they clutter the streets and create litter. Vendors like Wafels and Dinges and the Fruit-n-Juice are the exceptions to the rule as Midtown business owners think that their carts blend in well with the scenery.
Food cart vendors express that they provide people with access to affordable alternatives and that New York City is known for the traditional food cart stand. What do you think?
Midtown business owners and members of the 34th Street Partnership seek to start a campaign to get street food cart vendors out– with an exception of one or two
March 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Former Chocolate Library space will be turned into a macaron heaven as Macaron Parlour opens their 1st brick-and-mortar shop this Summer
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The bakery is best known for taking this traditional French pastry and pairing it up with not-so-traditional stuff– making it a big hit at the Hester Street Fair. The menu includes Tiramisu, Peanut Butter Cup, Candied Bacon with Maple Cheese and much more.
Macaron Marlour will be located on 111 St. Marks Place between 1st Avenue and Avenue A
Potbelly Sandwich Shop plans to open two more NYC locations
March 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It’s more than the afternoon live musical talent that has New Yorkers craving for these tasty sandwiches, Potbelly has a unique ambience that embraces the community they are in– not to mention the hand-dipped ice cream.
The new locations, opening this Spring, will be located at 366 5th Avenue (W 34th/35th St) and 280 Broadway (Reade/Chambers St)
‘Wichcraft opening today inside the New York Public Library on 42nd Street with mobile carts
March 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
After learning that visitors would love to see light fare within the space, the library decided to partner with Tom Colicchio (owner of the ‘Wichcraft chain) for a one-year pilot. ‘Wichcraft
will be open during the library’s hours of operation offering sandwiches, ice cream, pastries
and beverages.
Take a look at the simplified menu. The New York Library is located on 42nd Street and 5th Avenue
The Next Big Small Brand announced this year’s contestants on Monday. The main event happens Tuesday, March 27th
March 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Next Big Small Brand Finalists (New York and San Francisco)
6 finalist were chosen between New York and San Francisco to compete in the final round that will take place at the Brooklyn Acadamy of Music (BAM). Loren Brill, founder of Sweet Loren’s, won last year’s event and is expected to be on this year’s judging panel.
A night of tastings mixed with fun activities. Get your tickets now
Grandaisy Bakery plans to close flagship location
March 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The 73 Sullivan Street location is set to close in July while the Tribeca location, at 250 West Broadway, will now become the new flagship bakery outlet.
Read more about the closing on NY Eater
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