If your walking through the Downtown, Midtown or Upper West Side area this summer, Sprinkles will be placing vending machines on the street for automatic cupcake service. Cupcakes in the vending machines will be restocked daily corresponding to the flavors of the day.
What do you think about this service? What other sweet foods would you like to see?
Sprinkles Cupcakes brings 24-hour cupcake vending machines around Manhattan
March 8, 2012 by 1 Comment
Emu eggs become the center of attention at Manhattan Farmers Markets
March 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With a price tag of $20 per egg, Emu eggs have soared in popularity of the past year and more New York City chefs are looking to add extra texture, taste, and “tones” to their existing food palates.
Check out the comparison in size and history behind the Emu egg to other eggs like ostrich
and duck
Midtown business owners and members of the 34th Street Partnership seek to start a campaign to get street food cart vendors out– with an exception of one or two
March 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Dan Biederman, President and Co-Founder of 34th Street Partnership, sees the food carts an inconvenience to business owners stating that they clutter the streets and create litter. Vendors like Wafels and Dinges and the Fruit-n-Juice are the exceptions to the rule as Midtown business owners think that their carts blend in well with the scenery.
Food cart vendors express that they provide people with access to affordable alternatives and that New York City is known for the traditional food cart stand. What do you think?
Interactive New York Health Department Ratings Map
February 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Interactive New York Health Department Ratings Map
Yesterday, The New York Times posted the an interactive map of New York City restaurants and the grades given to them by the Health Department. You can search for restaurants by name, cuisine type, letter grade and violations.
Check your favorite restaurants to see their grade. What do you think of the map?
Old Pfizer building in Williamsburg will be renovated and transformed into a kitchen incubator
February 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
After securing their leases for production, the 660,000-square-foot FDA-friendly building will be home to Kombucha Brooklyn, Brooklyn Soda Works, and Steve’s Ice Cream.
Marty Markowitz, Brooklyn Borough President, is in full support of the anticipated change
Brooklyn Craft makers from food to metals are creating the new norm for what consumers want
February 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Brooklyn is considered to be the mecca for craft businesses but there are other parts of the country that are stepping into this hands-on world too such as Greenville, South Carolina. The New York Times highlights that we are entering into an “Era of Hyperspecialization” where the middle-class economy is now venturing into starting a niche business out of something they love to do and letting go of the corporate lifestyle.
How do you see these types of businesses contributing to the growth of the American economy?
Time Out New York’s 2012 Food and Drink Awards: Voice your opinion on who the winners should be!
February 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The annual competition is still seeking your top picks with 10 Reader’s Choice questions from favorite chefs to drinks and restaurants
The special issue will be available at city newsstands Tuesday, April 3rd
Manhattan Westside Flea Market to open every Saturday, this Spring (May 5th – Nov 17th), with a focus on antiques, food, live music and do-it-yourself classes from listed vendors
February 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The idea behind the new market was formed by Kathleen McPherson who aims to create a happy medium between traditional markets that we know of today. The market will be located at P.S. 111 on 440 West 53rd Street between 9th/10th Avenue.
The new market will also plan to feature an annual student bake sale to raise money for the school
To become a listed vendor, register now for discounted pricing before March 1st
Dorie and Josh Greenspan pop-up CookieBar ends tomorrow, Febuary 10th
February 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The 3rd Annual pop-up CookieBar debut this week in Midtown East at Mizu. The shop features a selection of well known favorites including Chewy Chunky Blondies, Espresso Shortbread Chocolate Chip, French Vanilla Sable and a few newcomers.
Mizu is located on 505 Park Ave between 59th and 60th Street from 10am – 6pm
Getting your lunch from New York City food trucks just got a bit easier- FoodToEat.com launched today and now takes orders
February 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Food trucks and participating restaurants are now listed for pre-order pick up. Patrons will now be able to cut out the time spent waiting on the line.
Check out the site to see which food establishments are listed
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