We came across this edible spoon on Food Republic, made by Triangle Tree, and are excited about the possibilities. Made with corn, whole wheat flour, herbs, and spice, we’re planning to be early adopters and hope we might see them in to-go bags around town.
Cherry Bombe, New Women’s Food Magazine Will Launch in May
April 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Smith Street restaurateur Kerry Diamond is launching a magazine next month, Cherry Bombe, which will feature “women and food” as the subject. They’ve just met their Kickstarter goal, and have what sounds like a fantastic first issue laid out.
Chicago Airport Outlets Go Greener: City To Require Recycling and Packaging Improvements By End of 2013
April 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The city of Chicago is calling on concessions at its two major airports to adopt several environmentally friendly standards at all of their on-site restaurants by the end of 2013.
The Chicago Department of Aviation released its Green Concessions Policy and a complementary Guide to Green Concessions Operations on Monday in honor of Earth Day. Over the next several months, the department will train the concessions at O’Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport to ensure they are ready to comply with the new policy.
Equator Coffee & Tea Takes First Place in 2013 Roasters Choice Competition
April 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A big congratulations to our good friends at Equator Coffee & Tea in San Rafael, California, who took first place in this year’s Roasters Choice Competition. Bags of their winning coffee, the Cerro Azul Geisha AAA, area available via pre-order.
New Bold Grocery Delivery Services Taking on Fresh Direct
April 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
There are a few new grocery delivery models taking on Fresh Direct and trying to improve upon their model. As Grub Street reports, the increasingly food-concious populace is embracing these combination food boxes, which have elements of CSA, farmers’ markets, and gourmet local mixed in. Check out: Quinciple, The Vermont Sail Freight Project, and Good Eggs.
Vermont Food System Atlas Nears Completion
April 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Vermont Food System Atlas is scheduled to open in May. Farmers, food-production businesses, specialty food producers, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations and state entities will soon have access to a one-stop web portal searchable by people and places, region, keyword and food system categories to connect with one another and build economic partnerships based on production, distribution, marketing and outreach goals, reports The Montpelier Bridge.
Specialty Coffee Event Tonight in Chelsea with James Hoffman and Ben Kaminsky
April 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Tonight, Joe Pro Shop is hosting an evening of coffee knowledge with James Hoffmann, director of London’s Square Mile coffee and Ben Kaminsky, United States Cup Tasters Champion and former director of quality control, espresso and innovation at Ritual Coffee Roasters in San Francisco. James will speak about the future of retail coffee and sustainable profitability, while Ben will present some of his research on roasting while leading a class on the latest brewing methods. For more information about the speakers and the class, please visit the event page.
Thomas Keller Speaks at Stanford on Setbacks and Expansion
April 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
“Your ultimate dream, your ultimate goal…so close, just within your grasp, can disappear.”
Thomas Keller gives a heartwarming interview at Stanford Business School discussing his past endeavors, development as a chef, and why and how he’s chosen to expand.
Watch the video : “Chef Thomas Keller on Bouncing Back From Setbacks”
Smorgasburg to Open at Seaport Memorial Day Weekend
April 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
We wrote earlier this week about Brooklyn Flea expanding to Philly. Now it has also been announced that they will open a Smorgasburg at the South Street Seaport Memorial Day Weekend. This will open in close proximity to New Amsterdam Public Market, which has been struggling with the Howard Hughes Corporation and the city for a permanent place at the market since 2006.
NYC Hospitality Alliance Testifies at Council Hearing For Mobile Vending Legislation
April 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The NYC Hospitality Alliance testified today at a NYC Council hearing on proposed legislation that would create designated mobile food truck vending locations and parking spaces around NYC. Click here to read the proposed legislation.
They write that they have spoken with multiple supporters and opponents of this legislation and have carefully considered its implications. They have determined that the concept of assigning locations around the city from which mobile food trucks can vend may have validity. The proposal would also consider input on designated locations from multiple stakeholders, such as brick & mortar restaurants, food truck operators, community boards, Council Members and others.
However, there are longstanding burdens posed by mobile food vendors, such as unfair competition, illegal and improper business practices that harm brick & mortar restaurants. Accordingly, The Alliance will not support this proposal until the current vending laws are enforced and strengthened by the City of New York against the mobile food vendors who are currently in violation of the law.
The Alliance supports culinary innovation and entrepreneurship, much of which is happening within the mobile food truck industry but they believe that outstanding legal and regulatory issues must be addressed before or at the same time as this proposal is considered.
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