La Colombe Torrefaction opens another Lafayette location

La Colombe Torrefaction opens third New York City location on
400 Lafayette St.
Not far from their current Lafayette Street location, the newest outpost will be bigger with more seating for people to enjoy a good ol’ cup of Philly joe.

https://paigepapers.com/2011/11/07/lacolombe/

Valley Shepherd Cheese gives Brooklyn cheese.

Valley Shepherd Cheese opens second location in Park Slope on
211 7th Avenue.
In addition to their selection of fromage, from cave aged Blues made from mixed milk to raw sheep milk, they will offer many other dairy delights

https://paigepapers.com/2011/11/07/openingsvalleyshepherdcheese/

More payment options from Square

Say your name to pay.
This new app from Square for iPhones and Android allows people to pay for their food by just saying their name with a virtual case that is attached to the phone. Retailers can match the photo to the name given before processing the purchase. Let us know where you’ve spotted the newest app from Square. How do you feel about this form of point-of-sale?

https://paigepapers.com/2011/11/04/squarepaysbyname/

Dominique Ansel Bakery opens in Soho

Former pastry chef of restaurant Daniel, Dominique Ansel, opens Dominique Ansel Bakery
The french pastry shop and cafe on 189 Spring Street (at Thompson St) will offer fluted cake, the gateau battu, croissants and more

https://paigepapers.com/2011/11/03/openingsdominiqueanselbakery/

Macy’s Gets A Revamp

Macy’s Herald Square expands.
A four year project that will expand the current megastore by 100,000 sq. ft. and feature 22 new restaurants and food stations with a new coffee, wine and chocolate bar on the second floor

https://paigepapers.com/2011/11/03/macysrevampsfoodcourt/

Blue Moon Bash This Sunday, November 6th

Events: Blue Moon Bash: Raising Funds to Help with Farm Cleanup Efforts After Hurricane Irene on Sunday, November 6th
From 3pm – 8pm at the Southpaw, 125 Fifth Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11217

https://paigepapers.com/2011/11/02/localglobalbuzz1122011/

Added Sweets To Paletas Menu at
La Newyorkina

La Newyorkina introduces a new menu at The Highline showing “a sweeter side of Mexico”.
Mexican hot chocolate along with cocadas, a lime and coconut macaroon, and other traditional treats will be available

https://paigepapers.com/2011/11/01/lanewyorkinaaddssweets/

Happy Halloween

New York’s Halloween Guide: A list of things to do around the city.
From Candied Spreads on Bagels from Vic’s Bagel Bar to special treats from La Maison du Chocolat

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/31/halloween2011guide/

Trending now: Bite-size cheeses

Desserts aren’t the only thing that are being re-invented in small bites. Now, here comes the cheese!
Small-format cheese made from goat’s milk are becoming a great boost to formagers such as Murray’s Cheese which claims that the beautifully packaged mini-sized cheeses can be used for a multitude of things

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/31/bitesizecheese/

Say hello to Scandinavian eateries and bakeshops

Scandinavian baked goods, sweets and eats crosses over into American urban culture.
With the recent openings of Socketbilt, a Scandinavian candy store, Hygge Bakery in Los Angeles and other notable shops, Scandinavian concepts are starting to have their own moment of fame
Places like Fika Espresso Bar in The Financial District and fine dining restaurants such as Smorgas Chef are experiencing higher traffic volumes as the Scandivanivan menu becomes quite appealing

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/31/scandinaviantrending/