As of 11am this morning, the bustling Bowery diner, Peels, has officially closed. Owners Taavo Somer and William Tigertt have agreed to turn the restaurant over after discussions with the real-estate-investment group that purchased the building last summer. An applicant, most likely the new operator for 325 Bowery, is disclosed in the agenda for January’s CB3 SLA & DCA Licensing Committee meeting.
Liquiteria to Replace Gray’s Papaya on 8th Street
January 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Gray’s Papaya’s loyal patrons have been in mourning since news broke that the venerated hot dog chain would be closing because of a $20,000 rent hike— from $30,000 to $50,000. Owner Nicholas Gray is scouting new locations, and the original Gray’s Papaya in the Upper West Side is still operating as usual. On January 26th Liquiteria, a celebrity and health-enthusiast haunt with currently one East Village location, will take Gray Papaya’s place.
Two Keith McNally Restaurants Closing, and One Opening
December 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Keith McNally’s Pulino’s will revel in its last moments on the Bowery as it prepares for its close on December 29th, and Pastis will be shutting down on January 31st. McNally’s latest venture involves Balthazar’s Shane McBride leading the kitchen team at a French restaurant called Cherche Midi, to open in March 2014.
So Long, Sabrett
December 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Parks Department’s private conservancy board is cracking down on the appearance of Washington Square Park’s food vendors. Apparently the hot dog carts are too “unsightly,” and they therefore no longer have a home in the Park. Mario Batali’s Otto gelato cart and the popular N.Y. Dosas cart still have license to stay, and Melt will soon join them, selling gourmet ice-cream sandwiches. We’ll miss hot dogs in the Park!
Sprinkles Cupcakes Expansion Continues Globally and Moves Into Premium Desserts
March 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Sprinkles Cupcakes, the bakery credited with spurring a modern cupcake craze, is poised for growth with new product lines designed to build the company into a global premium dessert brand.
Sprinkles, which has 12 cupcake bakeries across the country and one in Kuwait, is planning to expand into new cities and countries this year, not only with cupcake shops, but also with a new ice cream and gourmet cookie concept.
The Meatball Factory is now closed
July 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Although it was short-lived, The Meatball Factory did strike up a lot of buzz for their grand opening in October 2011 for having Top Chef contestant Dave Martin on board and being a competitor to the well-known Meatball Shop empire.
The closing will open doors for a new seafood restaurant coming very soon
Nolita’s Oxley’s Carvery is now closed
March 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
After one year of being in business, the Americana sandwich shop located at 202A Mott Street has officially cleared out all furniture as confirmed by Grub Street New York.
The sandwich shop was well known for their homemade stuffing
Grandaisy Bakery plans to close flagship location
March 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The 73 Sullivan Street location is set to close in July while the Tribeca location, at 250 West Broadway, will now become the new flagship bakery outlet.
Read more about the closing on NY Eater
Blue Bottle opening up it’s 7th location, first in Manhattan (Chelsea), on Saturday, February 18th
February 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
New York City Blue Bottle coffee lovers will have another location besides Williamsburg to dive into their morning espresso. The second Blue Bottle opening in New York will have two floors. The first floor will be dedicated to pour-over, cold brews, and a Strada espresso machine while the second floor gets a bit more “magical” with made-to-order coffee using a nel drip or a halogen burner-powered siphon machine.
Chelsea’s Blue Bottle will be located on 450 West 15th Street between 9th and 10th Avenue
Brooklyn patisserie, Sweet Melissa, is closing in Cobble Hill but the Park Slope location will remain open
February 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Cobble Hill location is the original storefront for the French bakery which opened 1998. Owner Melissa Murphy claims that the shop is now closed due to rising rent.
The Park Slope location is still open at 175 Seventh Avenue at First Street
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