We came across this edible spoon on Food Republic, made by Triangle Tree, and are excited about the possibilities. Made with corn, whole wheat flour, herbs, and spice, we’re planning to be early adopters and hope we might see them in to-go bags around town.
Cherry Bombe, New Women’s Food Magazine Will Launch in May
April 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Smith Street restaurateur Kerry Diamond is launching a magazine next month, Cherry Bombe, which will feature “women and food” as the subject. They’ve just met their Kickstarter goal, and have what sounds like a fantastic first issue laid out.
Chicago Airport Outlets Go Greener: City To Require Recycling and Packaging Improvements By End of 2013
April 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The city of Chicago is calling on concessions at its two major airports to adopt several environmentally friendly standards at all of their on-site restaurants by the end of 2013.
The Chicago Department of Aviation released its Green Concessions Policy and a complementary Guide to Green Concessions Operations on Monday in honor of Earth Day. Over the next several months, the department will train the concessions at O’Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport to ensure they are ready to comply with the new policy.
New Bold Grocery Delivery Services Taking on Fresh Direct
April 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
There are a few new grocery delivery models taking on Fresh Direct and trying to improve upon their model. As Grub Street reports, the increasingly food-concious populace is embracing these combination food boxes, which have elements of CSA, farmers’ markets, and gourmet local mixed in. Check out: Quinciple, The Vermont Sail Freight Project, and Good Eggs.
Vermont Food System Atlas Nears Completion
April 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Vermont Food System Atlas is scheduled to open in May. Farmers, food-production businesses, specialty food producers, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations and state entities will soon have access to a one-stop web portal searchable by people and places, region, keyword and food system categories to connect with one another and build economic partnerships based on production, distribution, marketing and outreach goals, reports The Montpelier Bridge.
NYC Hospitality Alliance Testifies at Council Hearing For Mobile Vending Legislation
April 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The NYC Hospitality Alliance testified today at a NYC Council hearing on proposed legislation that would create designated mobile food truck vending locations and parking spaces around NYC. Click here to read the proposed legislation.
They write that they have spoken with multiple supporters and opponents of this legislation and have carefully considered its implications. They have determined that the concept of assigning locations around the city from which mobile food trucks can vend may have validity. The proposal would also consider input on designated locations from multiple stakeholders, such as brick & mortar restaurants, food truck operators, community boards, Council Members and others.
However, there are longstanding burdens posed by mobile food vendors, such as unfair competition, illegal and improper business practices that harm brick & mortar restaurants. Accordingly, The Alliance will not support this proposal until the current vending laws are enforced and strengthened by the City of New York against the mobile food vendors who are currently in violation of the law.
The Alliance supports culinary innovation and entrepreneurship, much of which is happening within the mobile food truck industry but they believe that outstanding legal and regulatory issues must be addressed before or at the same time as this proposal is considered.
Cold Press Juice is Hot: Insiders Speak Out
April 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The NYT Dining Section today has a fresh take and scoops from the biggest names in the juice business and how it has boomed. From the early pioneers to the massive distributors of late, it’s an interesting take on different juicing methods, their defenders, and detractors.
S’Mac Partners with Think Coffee in Murray Hill
April 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
S’MAC, whom we profiled in our retail spotlight, is growing its list of goods in their Murray Hill location. They’ve partnered with Think Coffee, added pastries from ‘Tisserie in the morning, and beer and wine, as they obtained their licenses last week.
Michael Pollan and Adam Platt Dish on Food, Hype, and the Obamas
April 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
New York Magazine’s Adam Platt talks with The Omnivore’s Dilemma author Michael Pollan. Since 2006, Pollan has paved the way for conscientious consumers. His new book, Cooked, will be released in a couple of weeks. Here he talks to Adam Platt about his food loves and loathes, and as always, gives us some to grow on.
NYC Hospitality Alliance Alert: New Permit Procedures for Public Assembly
April 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
As part of the NYC Hospitality Alliance’s advocacy efforts to work to streamline New York City government for restaurant and nightlife establishments, they reported another regulatory reform today.
Local Law 2 of 2013 becomes effective May 7, 2013 and will impact both new and existing Places of Assembly (PA). PA spaces are locations where more than 75 people gather indoors or more than 200 people gather outdoors.
They’ve detailed the new permitting procedures here.
paigepapers.com 