Breaking into the Breakfast Business

Breakfast is probably one of the more routinized aspects of our daily lives. According to CivicScience.Inc, 61% of consumers eat breakfast at home, but rather than attempting to convert this group, establishments should jump on the opportunity to offer breakfast-on-the-go. Starbucks and McDonald’s have mastered this area, especially given the convenience of the drive-thru which fast casual establishments simply do not have. Therefore, in order to be successful when launching into a breakfast venture, the consumer must feel it is worth spending a little extra time out of their morning in your establishment. A few ways to help achieve this is by introducing original menu items with new flavors and packaging, serving a great quality cup of coffee, ensuring a timely speed of service, and overall delivering on the consumer’s breakfast desires and expectations.

 

To read more about tips on how to tackle the breakfast opportunity, click here

 

Ice Cream Parlor Opens on LES

Nick Morgenstern is opening Morgenstern’s Finest Ice Cream parlor this Friday on the Lower East Side. Nick Morgenstern, a classically trained pastry chef, has worked in some of the best restaurant kitchens such as Daniel and Gramercy Tavern, and currently runs Goat Town and El Rey restaurants. His dream ever since he graduated culinary school fifteen years ago however, was to open an ice cream parlor. He has had this concept in the works for quite some time, and lucky for us the parlor is opening right in time for the summer months on Rivington St. near Bowery. One thing that stands out about Morgenstern’s Finest Ice Cream is that it has counter seats spread throughout the parlor where the customer can receive service, which is why it is referred to as an parlor as opposed to a shop. The menu includes many eccentric ice cream and sorbet flavors and unusual toppings. The parlor will also be offering a very special take on the classic ice cream sandwich..

 

To read more about the menu and to see pictures click here