As we wrote earlier this week, clothing retailers are continuing to see opportunities in offering food and beverage in store. Why have them leave if they get hungry, or need a shot of espresso? Grub Street reports today on Saks Fifth Avenue, a store that’s always done well with the ladies who lunch, opening a chainlet, and Brooks Brothers’ entering the field with a preppy beef haven.
Don’t Stop Shopping: Clothing Retailers Continue Trend of Food in Store
October 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
One Year Ago: NYC Business Reflect on Damage From Sandy
October 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Serious Eats has posted a thoughtful roundup of many New York City businesses since Hurricane Sandy struck almost one year ago. In what is sure to be a month filled with similar articles (our own on a food centric local company will be published on October 15th) this is one that shouldn’t be missed. It’s comprehensive and gives many first-person accounts of how local businesses have fared, and in many cases, recovered, since Sandy took her toll on the city.
Urban Outfitters Opens Coffee Bar Today, More Planned
October 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Urban Outfitters opens a coffee bar in its Fifth Avenue store today, working with specialty coffee roaster Kickapoo in a stylish setup.
UO has opened a few food outlets in its stores in the past few years, and plans to do so in the next NYC opening this winter. Their Philadelphia headquarters even opens to the public.
Crumbs Opening Gluten Free Outpost in Village
October 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Just when you thought the cupcake craze might be dying down, Crumbs puts a new spin on things to urge the competition forward.
Today, Crumbs open an entirely gluten free shop in Greenwich Village, at 37 E. 8th St., between University and Broadway, featuring the same cupcakes, cookies, brownies and pastries that the brand is known for in gluten-free versions, all baked in a peanut-free and gluten-free facility.
Innovative Farm to Table Dinner Series at Brooklyn Grange
October 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Beginning this Saturday, Oct. 6 at Brooklyn Grange, New York City chefs are the feature of a new dinner party series set in the rooftop farm and will feature ingredients grown right there. Brooklyn Grange has partnered with Edible Queens to host the “Butcher Paper Dinner” series at its flagship farm in Long Island City. Diners will eat at a large communal table on the roof.
Tickets for the dinner are $80, and can be purchased online here.
Shaken & Stirred, Brooklyn Beverage Event 10/8
October 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If you’re looking to get hip to local spirits, Brooklyn Exposed is hosting the 2nd annual bash to celebrate the art of mixology.
Shaken and Stirred highlights Brooklyn’s spirits scene and pairs the liquors with food from borough restaurants. This year, guests will vote for their favorite specialty cocktail and crown a cocktail winner.
The event takes place on Tuesday, October 8, from 6:00pm-9:00pm, at the Green Building (452 Union Street, Carroll Gardens).
Rating and Evaluating Performance Reviews
October 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
We think of performance reviews as being one of the tenets of workforce success, but times have changed as much as traditional review processes themselves. This month’s Talent Magazine provided us with several great insights into how to re-evaluate a business’ team members’ reviews, as well as ideas for self-checking their legality.
Performance Reviews Don’t Meet Expectations
It’s Not Just About Performance: Time to Think Differently
A Needed Change: Make Reviews Proactive, Not Reactive
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