You should always be armed with knowledge of our changing health care system and what benefits you provide. Talent Management helps decision makers and administrators along with this insightful piece.
Making the Most of Valentine’s Day
February 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
With Valentines’ Day falling on a Thursday this year, there’s a multi-day opportunity for celebrations and revenue, and operators are positive. NRN shares great advice.
Hudson River Park: Seeking Proposals for Mobile Food Concessions
February 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Hudson River Park, which runs along Manhattan’s West Side, is seeking bids for seven new food carts and trucks opening May 1. Locations are available in Battery Park City, TriBeCa, Hudson Square, the West Village and Hell’s Kitchen, according to their request for proposals.
The park will collect a portion of sales for monthly fees, according to the RFP. Submissions are being accepted through March 15.
Giving Restaurants Ability to Create Their Own App
February 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
As more customers use their mobile devices, restaurants using apps to connect with their customers are better poised for growth. To assist operators, Appsbar has launched a free “Create your Own App” Platform, allowing businesses to create their own apps.
In Search of Kosher Operator for East Broadway
February 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Bowery Boogie reports plans are in the works for a Kosher restaurant at 171 East Broadway on the Lower East Side.
“Spearheading the effort is Madison Jackson developer Michael Bolla, who is single-handedly angling for the cultural restoration of Jewish Lower East Side. He enlisted longtime business partner Ron Castellano for the endeavor. The local architect, whose conversion credits include the Jewish Forward Building and the forthcoming Jarmulowsky Bank hotel, spent $1.5 million restoring the space. Both are now on the prowl for potential investors and operators.”
Danny Meyer and Jose Andrés at Andrés’ New Food Class at GW
February 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Union Square Hospitality Group Danny Meyer was a guest speaker to José Andrés for the DC chef’s new food class at George Washington University. In the lecture, Meyer discusses the importance of hospitality and tells how he got started in the business.
Fairway Red Hook Annouces Reopening March 1
February 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
In what will be welcome news for neighboring residents and business, Fairway Red Hook announced this morning they will reopen on March 1.
The 52,000-square-foot waterfront grocery took on five feet of water during Hurricane Sandy, according to a report by the New York Times this fall.
Fairway Market, which has 350 employees, has long been noted as a major food destination in the area, attracting foot traffic from visitors that spreads to nearby smaller businesses.
Cochon 555 Kicks Off in New York February 10th
February 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Cochon 555 will take place this Sunday, February 10th, at Pier Sixty. The traveling culinary competition and tasting event is coming to town and marking a culinary milestone with its 5th Anniversary Tour. Created to promote a national conversation around the sustainable farming of heritage-breed pigs, each event challenges local chefs (this year all female) to prepare a menu from the entirety of one 200 pound family-raised heritage breed of pig, nose-to-tail. Twenty judges and 400 guests help decide the winning chef by voting on the “best bite of the day”. The winner will be crowned the Princess of Porc and will compete at Grand Cochon event at the Classic in Aspen on Sunday, June 16.
Jaques Torres and Friends: Moving to Brooklyn Army Terminal
February 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Brooklyn Army Terminal is reaching out to food and beverage companies across the boroughs for manufacturing and retail spaces to least in Sunset Park. There are many opportunities for financial incentives. Jaques Torres just announced he is moving in — he joins Blue Marble, Industry City Distillery, and a host of others.
Fancy Food Show Contest with the EDC: Win a Booth! Deadline March 11th
February 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A must-enter contest for food manufacturers in NYC: The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has partnered with the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT) to offer four New York City companies the opportunity to showcase their products in city-sponsored booths at the NASFT 2013 Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City. Winning businesses then receive an all-expense paid booth at the Summer Fancy Food Show.
Last summer’s winner’s were:
Good luck — the deadline for the contest application is March 11th.
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