The famous bagel empire closed for business earlier this year in January but the owner, Helmer Toro, promised that he would try to get back in business again. Recently, a lease was signed for 1,800 square feet at 125 Fulton Street (near Nassau Street) by H & H Bagels as reported by the Real Deal. Grub Street New York is still waiting for confirmation from the bread bakery’s owner.
The space was previously owned by The Bread Factory Cafe
H & H Bagels might reopen again
The Meatball Shop is coming to the Upper East Side in 2013
The winter season will open arms to The Meatball Shop’s expected opening for early 2013. The owners (Daniel Holzman and Michael Chernow) just reported to Eater NY that they have signed a lease for a location on 2nd Avenue between 76th and 77th Street.
The space will host 70 seats with a private dining area
Heard on The Street: Mast Brothers coming to South Street Seaport?
While it has yet to be confirmed, numerous sources are speculating about a retail location opening for the chocolate company on Water Street– 213 Water Street to be exact. The shop will have a retail and exhibit on-site.
Rick and Michael Mast, owners of Mast Brothers, are also working on a cookbook
Pret A Manger Expands in Manhattan
Pret A Manger just signed long-term leases for two new locations in Manhtatan– in Midtown West (8th Ave) and Union Square (on 12th Street).
RKF’s Vice President, Joshua Strauss, highlights that the new locations are ideal for Pret A Manger’s future growth plan RKF is an exclusive retail leasing agent in Manhattan for Pret A Manger.
Sprinkles Cupcake ATM Machine comes to Washington D.C.
Starting next month, things will become a little sweeter in the D.C. area after hours with a cupcake ATM machine. The “ATM” will be able to hold up to 600 cupcakes for $4 each that would be restocked periodically by Sprinkles staff. We also reported a few months ago about this cupcake ATM coming to New York very soon– a great add to the city! The Sprinkles Cupcake ATM concept started in Beverly Hills and has become a staple feature on the West Coast.
The cupcake ATM in Washington D.C. will be located at 3015 M St. NW
City Bakery adds more juice to their menu
The juicing industry is definitely expanding and City Bakery saw this as an opportunity to offer something a little different. The established bakery has recently added a juicing bar in the back of the shop with a not-so-traditional juicing menu. Think kirby cucumber, fennel, and sugarcane,
or banana and cold-brewed coffee with cocoa nibs and lastly, our personal favorite, sweet potato, orange, and cilantro.
What do you think of the new juicing bar at City Bakery ?
Radish plans to open an event space and supper club this Fall
Williamsburg’s favorite spot for grab-n-go home-cooked meals, specialty food products and more will soon have another location with a bit more space for patrons who’d like to stay a while. The event space will be able to host dinners for corporate dinners, weddings, and other special occasions. When the event space is not is use, the supper club will host a ticketed event with a seasonal menu.
The new 1,500 sq. ft. event space and supper club will be located on 190 North 14th Street between Berry and Wythe Street
Taïm is expected to open their 2nd shop in Nolita later this month
In two weeks, the new 18-seater shop for the falafel and sabich empire will open on Mulberry Street. The menu will feature much of their staple items from the Waverly Street location with some new seasonal options to choose from.
The new Taïm is located on the corner of Spring and Mulberry Street
Urban Rustic opens at McCarren Park in Williamsburg
After the recent re-opening of the pool at McCarren Park, Urban Rustic has decided to set up shop on wheels. The food cart will offer items to-go such as bratwurst wrapped in bacon with pico de gallo/American cheese, s’more bars and much more.
McCarren Park is located between Lorimer and N 12th Street on Bedford Avenue
Opening Update: The newest market that opened Friday in Chelsea is Bensidoun USA– a French-style market
Bensidoun USA Market adds to their Paris and Chicago locations with the opening of the open-air French market in New York City. Bensidoun USA will feature 10 vendors throughout the Summer and Fall seasons until November 24th
The market is open every Friday and Saturday from 10am – 3pm