GT Cupcakes coming to New York City

Opening Soon: Georgetown Cupcakes will be opening this winter
on Mercer Street.
The sister-owned company from TLC’s reality TV show, D.C. Cupcakes, will be filming the opening process of their 1st New York City location as the kick-off episode for their new season

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/17/gtcupcakescomestonyc/

Snacks and mini-desserts become more appealing

Mini-Desserts are now trending.
In light of consumer spending being a bit more frugal and the need for small snacks, Baskin Robbins plans to launch a new product called Cake Bites in addition to other companies such as Starbucks and Pillsbury who seek to get in on the newest trend

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/14/minidessertstrending/

Brooklyn now has more to “Luv”

Openings: Brooklyn gets their own tea spot– Luv Tea.
Serving hot and cold-brewed teas with Blue Bottle coffee on deck, the new addition to the Clinton Hill neighborhood is located on
14 Putnam Avenue

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/14/luvteaopensclintonhill/

Plenty Bakery offers traditional recipes to The Upper East Side

Openings: Plenty Bakery opens on the Upper East Side at 3rd Avenue and E 82nd Street.
Catering to the traditions of her father and grandmother’s recipes, owner, Jessica Weiss will be serving up homey cakes, rugelach and a signature crumb cake

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/13/plentybakeryopens/

October Industry Trends

Specialty Food Magazine October 2011 Food Trends
Men are the big shoppers, seaweed is the new secret “sauce”, attention to portion sizes and more…

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/12/specialtyfoodtrendsoct2011/

Hugh Jackman gives us a little coffee and something to “laugh” about

Hugh Jackman opening up a coffeeshop in New York City.
In an interview with Grub Street New York, Hugh Jack Jackman highlighted his newest venture, Laughing Man Coffee, which will open next week on Duane Street

Check out official website here

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/12/hughjackmansoontoopencoffee/

Menu Trends

Fall Trends On The Menu: Apples, Pumpkin, Kale, Farro, Sweet Potato, Chestnuts and more…
National Restaurant News highlights some menu ideas for the upcoming season

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/06/localglobalbuzz1062011/

Consumers want to know the environmental steps taken to process their food before eating

A push for carbon footprint labeling on menu items might be next…
More FCRs such as McDonald’s Restaurants (Canada), Subway, Max Burger and beverage company PepsiCo. have started to implement eco-friendly marketing strategies to their brand to raise awareness about good-will and increase consumer loyalty”

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/05/carbonfootprintlabeling/

Teas, Spices and more on the Upper West Side

Opening: Spices and Tease opens in the Upper West Side.
An assortment of whole and blended spices as well as teas for purchase

https://paigepapers.com/2011/10/05/speciesandteaseopens/

Monaco’s Bakery and Cafe is now open

Baker, Joe Monaco of Veniero’s Pasticceria & Caffe, opens up Monaco’s Bakery and Cafe in Bay Ridge
Bay Ridge gets a little sweeter as the shop recently opened up on 8511 Third Ave bet. 85th/86th St

https://paigepapers.com/2011/09/30/monaconowopen/