Nearly two decades after selling his iconic Coffee Connection chain to Starbucks, George Howell is about to attempt a comeback. Boston Magazine has the full story.
Runner and Stone Opens in Gowanus
December 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With the opening of Runner and Stone, Gowanus is becoming a dining destination within Brooklyn itself. Opened by veterans of Smorgasburg, they serve pastries in the morning, sandwiches for lunch, and an Italian-influenced menu at night.
December is a Month of Tops: is 2012 Year of the List?
December 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Every page we’ve turned this week featured a list. After all the events, parties, and working around food daily, these lists still make us hungry for more. 2012 may just be the year of the list.
Food Republic‘s Editor writes of memorable meals, while the New York Times‘s Critic writes about some (sleeper and standout) hits of 2012. New York Magazine’s Adam Platt simply tells us where to eat in 2013.
Eater ran a list, by a large number of food journalists, on Chefs and Restaurateurs to Watch in 2013.
Serious trade journal Nation’s Restaurant News ran down top stories of 2012, which is a good summation of trends.
For those of us who can’t get enough recipes or recipe reading, Huffington Post scours the media for the Best Recipes of the Year .
Mighty Quinn’s Opens in the East Village
December 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
New barbecue in time for the new year, as Mighty Quinn’s opens in the East Village.
Robert Sietsema makes a visit for The Early Word.
The Marrow Opens Tonight
December 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Marrow, a European-influenced restaurant, will open tonight in the West Village. This is the third restaurant for Harold Dieterle and Alicia Nosenzo, of Perilla and Kin Shop. The Marrow is located at 99 Bank St. 212-428-6000.
Mayor Reaches out to Businesses Still Closed Post-Sandy
December 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The NYC Mayor’s Office reached out to Eater to remind readers and restaurant owners that there are new programs in place that could help accelerate the reopening process.
Bien Cuit Expands to Manhattan
December 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Bien Cuit, the popular Smith Street bakery, has expanded to open a location at 35 Christopher Street, in the West Village. The New York Times made a tasting visit to confirm the opening.
30 Under 30
December 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Forbes has released its 30 Under 30 lists, and the food and wine selections are rife with internet and sandwich mavens. The well edited list is chosen by a panel that includes Danny Meyer.
Fairway Opens Fourth Manhattan Location
December 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Fairway Market is opening its newest Manhattan location on Friday. A bit behind schedule due to Hurricane Sandy, the community has been eagerly anticipating the opening. DNA info has the full report.
Moti Mahal’s Positive Review Helps Business Boom
December 17, 2012 by 1 Comment
No press is bad press, the saying goes. But great press, in the form of a review, still helps even more. Gurav Anand talks to NRN about Moti Mahal’s 2-star review in The New York Times.
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