New York City has it’s 1st Annual Food Day

An increase in New York City’s food industry by 14% in 4 years and the push for healthy eating practices has given the city a reason to celebrate. Annual food day was October 24th.
Mayor Bloomberg handed out apples, donated by the New York State Apple Association, to subway riders to promote some of the challenges and opportunities within the food industry

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/31/nyc_1stannual_foodday/

Wheels that Deliver

Food Trucks now deliver in Chicago.
The food truck scene knows how to make the most of what they have as the Chicago winter approaches by hosting select delivery services in the neighborhoods they serve

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

Grey Dog has a “Funeral”

Carmine street location of Grey Dog closed with one to open on Mulberry Street…
Over disputes with the landlord at the Carmine Street location, Grey Dog hosted a “funeral” a day before the opening of their Mulberry Street location

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/30/greydogclosesandopensnewshop/

Fort Grace opens dessert shop

Fort Grace Ice Cream & Sweet Shop comes to Fort Greene outside of the General Greene
restaurant space.
Serving homemade ice cream, sorbets and sherbets at 229 Dekalb Avenue with new flavors available everyday

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/29/fortgracenowopen/

Food Court opens in The Financial District

Earl’s Court set to open next week, October 31st in The Financial District.
On 90 John St, consumers can expect to see 7 retail food operations within the space, which includes: Earl of Sandwich, Greens, The Original Soupman, Sushi Express, Billy’s Bakery (third NYC location), Lavazza and Shake Bar

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/29/earlscourtnowopen/

Potbelly Sandwich Shop opens in the Square

Potbelly Sandwich Shop gives Union Square toasted sandwiches and hand-dipped ice cream.
The fourth location to the Potbelly franchise in New York City opened this past Wednesday and is located on 22. E. 17th Street

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/29/potbellyunionsq/

The Meatball Factory opens will more on the menu

The opening of The Meatball Factory in the East Village brings a little competition to The Meatball Shop.
On 231 2nd Avenue (at E 14th St), another meatball-esque operation opens it doors in light of the meatball craze in New York City. The Meatball Factory serves up a little more with food offerings from black truffle mac ‘n’ cheese, crispy crackerbread pizza and cheese fries

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/29/themeatballfactorynowopen/

Bowery gets another coffeeshop

Bowery Coffee opens on the Lower East Side.
At 87 East Houston Street, the newest coffee spot has been described as “rustic Americana” on EV Grieve

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/29/bowerycoffeenowopen/

Laughing Man Coffee is now open.

Hugh Jackman opens up coffeeshop in Tribeca.
Located at 184 Duane Street, the inspiration behind this concept came from a trip that Mr. Jackman had taken to Ethiopia

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/29/laughingmancoffeenowopen/

Sweetwolf’s, the coffeehouse/brasserie, is now open in Park Slope

Sweetwolf’s: A daytime coffeehouse cafe that turns into an American brasserie at night opened on October 18th in Park Slope.
Direct-trade coffee from Forty Weight will be served in the morning and at night, the concept changes to an all-American menu selection including gluten-free options

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/29/sweetwolfparkslopeopen/