Letter Grades Are Coming to Yelp

The New York Restaurant Association has been objecting to the letter-grade system since 2010. Now, the Daily News reports , one more reason to gripe: those grades will be posted on Yelp within the next month.

Posh Tea in SoHo: Le Palais des Thés is now Open

Palais des Thés opened Wednesday in SoHo, and promises to show the French have their expertise in tea.

The 700 square foot store is an adventure in sampling and delights.

Expansion and Relocation for Steve’s Key Lime Pies

Hurricane Sandy brought major decisions and great changes for Steve’s Authentic Key Lime Pies in Red Hook. The company will move within the Red Hook neighborhood on April 1.

Dnainfo.com spends some time with owner Steve Tarpin and his wife Victoria Gomez.

Farm Camp Registration is Open!

Farm Camp at Stone Barns Center For Food & Agriculture has opened their registration for summer. Camp runs from June to August.

You can apply to work there, soon, as well. Positions will be listed on their website.

American Flatbread Opens in Tribeca

Vermont’s much-loved American Flatbread has opened at 205 Hudson Street. New Yorkers have had their frozen pizza in local markets for years, now the genuine article can be tried in Tribeca.

Runner & Stone: Pastry Grows in Brooklyn

Runner and Stone, Gowanus’ newest kid on the block, has been making waves, but none bigger than it’s breakfast pastry. Fork in the Road makes a comparative visit.

Starbucks’ Redemption Plan: Cards and Cups

Starbucks has many plans in store for its new reusable cups. Have you gotten yours yet? Even sometimes the big(ger) brands need to call their customers back in.

Gowanus: Brooklyn’s Newest Center of Hip

Gowanus is the latest Brooklyn neighborhood to boom with restaurants, having almost a “restaurant row” with Runner & Stone opening last month. DNAinfo.com gives us a tour.

Brooklyn Specialty Startups Succeeding

Brooklyn’s explosion of homemade treats shows no signs of stopping. The culinary economy is booming, reports DNAinfo.com.

Rebuilding a Chocolate Factory Post-Sandy

Crain’s New York delves into the Madeleine Chocolate Factory.

How do you rebuild when a million pounds of chocolate Santas, Hanukkah gelt and other goodies end up floating down the factory floor? It helps if your banker has a sweet tooth—and knows your business.