Steve’s Ice Cream in Bryant Park closed on Friday, December 2nd
Steve's Ice Cream. Photo taken from company's website
After opening this summer, Steve’s Ice Cream will be closing up shop with plans of opening a new location next summer in Brooklyn.
They even wrote a farewell (“for now”) letter
https://paigepapers.com/2011/12/05/stevesicecreambryantpark_closed/
Meatballs: A comfort food with gourmet appeal
The two main reasons why this has become such a big hit is: 1) it is consumed globally across various cultures and 2) can be enjoyed at a low price point, both, on the consumer and operation end.
NPR takes a closer look at the reasoning behind this trending menu item after The Meatball Madness competition at this year’s New York Wine and Food Festival sold out.
https://paigepapers.com/2011/12/05/nowtrending_meatballsnprreview/
Konditori opens second coffeeshop in Park Slope
The Swedish coffeeshop will serving up Swedish treats like Cardamom Bread and Kanelbulle.
The new shop is located on 240 Seventh Avenue between 4th/5th Street
https://paigepapers.com/2011/12/02/konditoriparkslope_nowopen/
Now Trending: The London-Parisian Edge To Afternoon Tea
As the old time tradition becomes even more popular with places such as the The Ritz London booked weeks in advance for afternoon tea sessions, operations serving the leafy brew are playing with more exotic blends, forward design and creative pastries.
The Wall Street Journal highlights some of the new finds you will see at many establishments throughout Paris and London
https://paigepapers.com/2011/12/02/nowtrendingteatimeparislondon/
Herb-N-Peach Sweetery now open in the Midtown area
Owners of Eatery in Soho opened this new bakery/cafe on Black Friday, November 25th.
Insider Note: Heidi Kohnhorst, who previously worked with David Burke, is the pastry chef.
Herb-N-Peach Seetery is located on 433 W 34th Street between 9th/10th Avenue. Check out their facebook page for the menu
Opening Update: DavidsTea also has a shop in the West Village
It looks like the Canadian tea company is serious about breaking ground in the New York City area with two tea shops that opened around the same time.
The Upper East Side location on 3rd Avenue (bet. 65th/66th St) was highlighted a few weeks ago
The West Village location is on 275 Bleecker Street at Jones Street
https://paigepapers.com/2011/12/01/davidsteawestvillagenowopen/
Trending Now: Pumpkin Seed Oil
American chefs are becoming more interested in this oil as a substitute for other gourmet oils since it could be paired with sweet and savory dishes.
Wall Street Journal also notes that more American consumers are developing a taste for specialty items that don’t traditinally fit the mold
https://paigepapers.com/2011/12/01/nowtrendingpumpkinseedoil/
Scientists are trying to find other ways to help pollination
Honey bees, which have been commercially used since the 1990’s, might not be the only bee in town to cure the global pollination issue.
As 35% of the world’s crop depends on pollination, scientists are discovering that there might be a cure to to honey bee crisis after finding that California has over 1,600 species of bees that do not produce honey but are able to pollinate
Za’atar now open in the West Village serving a Middle Eastern staple- the falafel
Za’atar, which is also the name of a Middle Eastern/Mediterranean signature spread made with dried herbs, sumac and sesame seeds, is located on 50 Greenwich Avenue.
Fork In The Road gives us an inside look on the space and food
New food carts get added to the FoodParc/BeerParc line-up
Some of the noted food carts included Quality Greens, a salad shop, Tanoreen, JuicePress
and DogParc.
FoodParc is located on 6th Avenue off 30th Street
https://paigepapers.com/2011/11/29/foodparcaddsvendorsjuicepress_dogparc/
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