Restaurant at Pier 26 RFP: Hudson River Park

June 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment

It’s a week full of opportunities for operators looking in NYC.

Hudson River Park Trust is looking for a restaurateur to run a new waterfront venue on TriBeCa’s Pier 26th.

The 3,335-square-foot restaurant will feature a roof deck and outdoor dining, according to a request for proposals released Monday.

The Trust is looking for a restaurateur to create a “high-quality, yet casual, waterfront destination restaurant… that will attract both neighborhood residents and area visitors.”

Proposals for the year-round restaurant are due by Aug. 23.

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Specialty Food Market RFP: Worth Square, Manhattan

June 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment

The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation is issuing a Request for Proposals for the installation, operation, and management of a specialty food market at Worth Square, Manhattan.

All proposals submitted in response to this RFP must be submitted no later than Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. There will be a recommended proposer meeting and site tour on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.  We will be meeting at the proposed concession site, which is located at the intersection of Broadway, Fifth Avenue, West 24th Street, and West 25th Street.  We will be meeting in front of the Worth Monument. If you are considering responding to this RFP, they suggest attending this recommended meeting and site tour.

Hard copies of the RFP can be obtained, at no cost, commencing on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 through Tuesday, July 23, 2013, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., excluding weekends and holidays, at the Revenue Division of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, which is located at 830 Fifth Avenue, Room 407, New York, NY 10065.

The RFP is also available for download, commencing Tuesday, June 18, 2013, through Tuesday, July 23, 2013, on Parks’ website.  To download the RFP, visit http://www.nyc.gov/parks/businessopportunities and click on the “Concessions Opportunities at Parks” link. Once you have logged in, click on the “download” link that appears adjacent to the RFP’s description.

For more information or to request to receive a copy of the RFP by mail, prospective proposers may contact the Revenue Division’s Project Manager, Kathryn Winder, at (212) 360-3483 or at kathryn.winder@parks.nyc.gov.

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Summer of Food on Heritage Radio Network: A Voice for Student Leaders

June 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment

HeritageRadioNetwork.org has announced the debut of Summer of Food, a special program giving voice to our Nation’s emerging network of student leaders.  From New York to California students are heading out of the classroom and onto the front lines of the food world, using their summer break to engage in a radical rethinking of our country’s food landscape.  These students know that food can change the world, and are sharing their empowering stories to inspire action.

Students will explore topics including:

  • Food Sovereignty

  • Sustainable Ranching

  • Italian Foodways

  • Food Justice

  • Poverty and Food Access

  • Organic Farming and Sustainablity in the Developing World

  • Food, Education, and School Gardens

  • Young Farmers

  • Gender in Agriculture

They are still accepting applications for this season’s run.  Inquire with erin@HeritageRadioNetwork.org.

You can tune in to Summer of Food through HeritageRadioNetwork.org or download the podcasts via iTunes or Stitcher.

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Opportunity: The Yard is Seeking a Cafe Partner on The Lower East Side

April 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment

The Lo-Down reports on The Yard, the co-working space, searching for a partner to operate a cafe within their space on the Lower East Side.

Read the full report for finer details: The cafe would be breakfast and lunch, there’s about 900 square feet available for the restaurant, and seating for 26.  A walk-up window for to-go orders is also a possibility.

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Monday May 6th: Why We Eat What We Eat at The Museum of Natural History

April 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment

In an informal, salon-style setting, participants of this lecture will be able to probe the science, psychology, and social norms that shape the food choices we make—choices that have grown more complex than at any other time in our species’ evolution. Experts will lead each session, with participants encouraged to bring in their questions, shopping lists, myths, and opinions about food and health, longevity, and taste, and come away with decisive understanding about the food we eat.

Drew Ramsey, MD, of Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons and Amy Bentley, Ph.D. of the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health at NYU discuss the societal and health implications of our food choices.

Buy tickets here.

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Governors Island is Calling For Guest Food Vendors

April 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment

There’s a new opportunity on Governors Island This Summer:

For the first time, Governors Island will allow for “Guest Food Vendors” to come out to the Island for one or several weekends during the season. They no longer require a full season commitment. They average 9,000 people per day during the season.

The permit fee will be $600 per weekend. (The fee will be returned in the case of inclement weather.)

  • This season the Island will be open on Saturdays, Sundays, and holiday Mondays from May 25-September 29. Hours are 10am – 7pm, with staff ferry running at 7am, 7:30am, 8:15 am, and 9am. Vendors will be able to access the Island before 10 am in order to set up, and may break down their operation earlier than closing time in order to leave on the last boat.
  • Each vendor will be required to follow the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene requirements for a Temporary Food Establishment and to comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations in connection with its food operation. Vendors are responsible for maintaining Food Protection Certificates at all times.
  • All mobile trucks, tables, tents, or carts must be self contained. Power and storage will not be available.
  • There are two locations for food vending concessions, you will be joining their season long food vendors. Please specify which location you would like when you complete the permit. Map below:

Vendor Locations Map

If you would like to sign up to become a part of the 2013 season, contact Lynda Realmuto (contact information below) for a additional details and to receive a copy of the permit.

Lynda Realmuto
Director of Special Events and Public Programs
The Trust for Governors Island
10 South Street New York, NY 10004
212-440-2225
lrealmuto@govisland.nyc.gov
govisland.com
govislandblog.com
govislandpark.com
@gov_island

 

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NYC Hospitality Alliance Event on 4/8: Avoiding Discrimination Claims and Improving Employee Relations

March 28, 2013 by 1 Comment

On April 8th, New York City Hospitality Alliance & Fox Rothschild LLP will
present ‘Avoiding Discrimination Claims & Perfecting Employee Relations’


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When: Monday, April 8th 2013, 9:30-11:30am
Where: NY Institute of Technology | 16 West 61st Street, 11th Floor

Cost: $20 member
$35 non-member

There has been an increase in employment discrimination claims filed against restaurants and nightlife venues and you need to know how to protect your business and employees.

Join The NY Hospitality Alliance on April 8th, as The Alliance’s Labor counsel and Fox Rothschild’s New York Employment Group chair, Carolyn Richmond helps parse through the issues.

We will cover issues including:

  • Steps to take to avoid employment discrimination charges
  • What can and cannot be asked on applications these days
  • The do’s and don’ts during an employee interview
  • How and what to document in an employee’s “personnel file”
  • Whether an employee handbook really helps
  • What managers could be doing better
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Hot Bread Kitchen Incubates Has Openings: Apply Now

March 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment

 

The Hot Bread Kitchen Incubates program offers affordable commercial kitchen space, finance advising, workshops and a diverse culinary community to help grow startup food businesses. They’ve just announced they’re looking for motivated food producers with a focused concept and proven sales to join their program before May 31st.

To learn more visit the HBK Incubates page to see photos of the kitchen, learn about the other businesses they support, and request an application, or call HBK Incubates Director Sandra Vu at 212-369-3331 with any questions.
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Concession Opportunity for the Sale of Specialty Food from Mobile Food Units at Various Locations Citywide

March 22, 2013 by 1 Comment

The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation  is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale of specialty food from mobile food units at various locations citywide.

All proposals submitted in response to this RFP must be submitted no later than Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 3 pm.

Hard copies of the RFP can be obtained, at no cost, commencing on Thursday, March 21, 2013 through Thursday, May 2, 2013, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., excluding weekends and holidays, at the Revenue Division of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, which is located at 830 Fifth Avenue, Room 407, New York, NY 10065.

To download the RFP, visit http://www.nyc.gov/parks/businessopportunities and click on the “Concessions Opportunities at Parks” link. Once you have logged in, click on the “download” link that appears adjacent to the RFP’s description.

For more information or to request to receive a copy of the RFP by mail, prospective proposers may contact the Revenue Division’s Project Manager, Lauren Standke, at (212) 360-3495or at lauren.standke@parks.nyc.gov.


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TechSpeak for Entrepreneurs: Boot Camp May 4 & 5

March 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Are you undertaking a project that involves significant technology? With TechSpeak, you can learn the right processes, language, and and how to hire the right people in an upcoming 2-day workshop in NYC. Note: if you refer four people, your ticket is free.

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