David and Laura Shea of Applewood Restaurant in Park Slope recently purchase land in the Hudson Valley and needs the help of New York locals and abroad to raise money to purchase supplies needed to make their dream a reality. They will eventually like to host events such as Meet-The-Farmer, a sustainable dinner party.
Want to help out?
Owners of Applewood are using crowd-funding techniques for a start-up farm
April 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A Coffee Lover’s Perfect Gift: Handpresso, the portable espresso machine
March 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Although only 5% percent of New Yorkers claim to drink a straight shot of espresso, the Handpresso is a great idea for any coffee aficionado. The French manufactured device easily plugs into the cigarette lighter socket in your car with the help of a coffee pod.
Check out the viral video for this new product
Momofuku Milk Bar expands in Carroll Gardens
March 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
On Saturday, March 31st, a bigger and greater Milk Bar is on it’s way to the Carroll Gardens area with a few additions to the menu which includes a $2 kimchi slaw add-on to pork buns.
The new Milk Bar will open up on 360 Smith Street at the corner of 3rd Street
All Things Good, a multi-specialty market, will feature various food vendors in a 2,200 square foot space
March 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Good things are definitely happening in Tribeca as this market will sell consumer favorites like Nunu Chocolates, Blue Bottle Coffee, Blue Marble Ice Cream, Dickson’s Farmstand Meats and more. All Things Good market is planned to open this June/July with a restaurant on the lower level to follow.
All Things Good is located on 102 Franklin Street between W. Broadway and Church Street
A sugar boom in The Upper West Side
March 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
13 sugar shops opened within the past year and a half and more is expected throughout 2012 including a 24-hour cupcake vending machine from Sprinkles.
The sugar rush comes with some opposition as some parents are claiming that it deters kids from eating good food
Food entrepreneurs getting much needed help in Queens
March 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With increased resources from the Queens Chamber of Commerce and city initiatives like The Entrepreneur Space in Long Island City, Queens food entrepreneurs are seeing a boost in education and training for starting food businesses. Stephen Zagor, Director of Maanagement at the Institute of Culinary Education, says that enrollment into the entrepreneurial program has tripled over the last decade.
Do you see Queens as the next explosion in the food revolution? Will it be a mecca for food entrepreneurs like Brooklyn?
Brooklyn Grange plans to open a rooftop farm at The Brooklyn Navy Yard
March 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The 45,000 square foot rooftop farm at The Brooklyn Navy Yard aims to supply local restaurants and residents with fresh produce. The Brooklyn Navy Yard is located near Flushing Avenue and Cumberland Street.
The Brooklyn Grange is actually located in Long Island City, Queens. They plan to replant 10,000 seeds that were used at the Long Island City farm for the Navy Yard
The dinner and a movie trend continues to grow in New York
March 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The New York Post showcases a few notable venues that are leading the way in more-than-popcorn entertainment like Landmark Sunshine, Film Forum, and Nitehawk Cinema.
You’ll find tasty eats like fish tacos, spinach quiche, and mozzarella sticks at some of the listed theaters mentioned. As an added note, Nitehawk Cinema has a bar inside the theater
Dark Rye, an online magazine launched by Whole Foods, offers readers more than just food topics
March 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Dark Rye
From food and art to health and sustainable living, the new online publication will feature storytelling content via videos, recipes, photography, and articles.
We love the site– Kudos to Whole Foods! Check it out now
The New York Food Book Fair comes to Williamsburg, Brooklyn on May 4th- 6th
March 9, 2012 by 2 Comments
From book signings, chefs, and interactive food exhibits, the book fair’s 1st year in New York seeks to raise $400,000 by April 1st via Kickstarter to allow free entrance to the event for all attendees.
Check out their campaign and donate
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