In light of several arrests made for vendors who have sold illegally on or near the pool’s grounds, the city is now seeking licensed vendors. Local vendors are happy about the proposal request as they describe the vending around the pool’s site as a “free for all”.
DNA Info reports more on the information surrounding this new RFP
Williamsburg’s McCarren Pool seeks mobile food vendors. Proposals due Wednesday, September 12th
August 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Fresco Gelateria opens in the East Village
August 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The new gelato offers traditional Italian flavors as well as some more adventurous choices like mastic and rosewater.
Fresco Gelateria is located on 138 Second Avenue towards the corner of St. Marks Place
Latin-themed restaurants update their menu with national trends
August 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
There is so much popularity around Latin cuisine– from fast casual to fine dining. Now, many of these restaurants are incorporating other trends into their summer menu, from authenticity to superfoods and better-for-you ingredients.
For example, Chevy Tex Mex has updated their kid’s menu to offer Chicken Fajita served with carrots, celery sticks and apple wedges and water for beverage in addition to many other healthy options
NYC Department of Parks & Recreation seeks operators for Mobile Food Unit RFB
August 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The NYC Department of Parks & Recreation issued Request for Bids yesterday for the sale of food from mobile food units throughout the city. Proposals for the RFB must be submitted no later than Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.
To get more information about this RFB, log in to the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation site to download
Organic Avenue is now open in Chelsea
August 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The store opened at 8 a.m. yesterday morning to many loyal patrons. Organic Avenue is best known for their cold-pressed juices and vegan meals.
Organic Avene is located on 8th Avenue and 21st Street
Crumbs Bakeshop will serve Starbucks beverages at all locations
August 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The cupcake bakeshop chain with 51 locations has just partnered with a dominant coffee company, Starbucks, of course! Crumbs will be the largest chain to serve Starbucks beverages outside the coffeehouse’s 17,651 store locations.
New York City will be first to debut the new duo in September
The Village Voice’s Brooklyn Pour happens on Saturday, October 6th. Tickets go on sale August 22nd
August 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Village Voice will host their second annual Brooklyn Pour event in Fort Greene. This year’s festival will feature more than 100 craft beers, plus entertainment and on-site demos from local brewmasters.
There are also pre-sale tickets available on Village Voice Daily Deal for 50% off
“I Eat Local Because I Can” happens on Sunday, August 12th at the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture
August 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
When it comes to living sustainable and being local, their motto is “We eat what we can, and we can what we can’t!”. The class provides you with a jar of something to bring home. All you have to bring is a recipe, your questions and interests, knife/ cutting board.
Get your tickets now
Realtors in New York City open their own restaurants
August 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Its the age of the new kind of restaurateur. Realtors see this opportunity as a way to boost
their bottom line and meet new clients to expand their existing circle in addition to
community engagement.
Some realtor-owned restaurants in New York City include Ciao Bella, Tre Otto, Taproom No. 307 and more
Banh Mi and Bubble Tea coming soon to Park Slope
August 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Here’s Park Slope highlights that a new Vietnamese sandwich shop will be opening in the empty storefront that was previously owned by a invitations shop.
Banh Mi and Bubble Tea wil be located at 178 Lincoln Place near the corner of 7th Avenue
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