Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 17th— Whole Foods will be making its grand premier on Third and 3rd in Gowanus, Brooklyn, after eight tedious years of construction. This isn’t just any Whole Foods— the most highly-anticipated Brooklyn location will boast a rooftop farm and beer bar, a take-out noodle shop from Yuji Ramen and an array of artisinal specialties from Brooklyn producers.
“Food Box” Specialty Market Opens in Long Island City
November 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Jamestown Properties, owners of Chelsea Market, recently opened “Food Box,” Long Island City, Queens’ newest specialty food market, inside the Falchi Building. So far four vendors have claimed their territory, selling Jamaican, Peruvian, Thai and Texan specialties, and an artisinal cheese shop is in the works. Food Box could just be be the “Chelsea Market” Long Island City has been longing for.
Thanksgiving Cronut Auction
November 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Today marks the first day of the Thanksgiving-themed God’s Love We Deliver Cronut auction. Winners will receive two special pumpkin-cream filled Cronuts delivered in a designer carrier created by celebrities like Heidi Klum and Sandra Lee to their door Thanksgiving morning. Bid fast, the auction ends Nov. 26th!
Isis Mobile Wallet: An Easy Way to Pay
November 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Isis Mobile Wallet is a fast and secure way to pay using select Android phones. All it requires is for you to link an eligible American Express or Chase debit or credit card to your phone, hold the back of your phone to the contactless symbol at checkout, and your purchase is complete. This convenient Android app also consolidates offers and loyalty apps from nearby participating merchants so you no longer have to store coupons and cards in your wallet.
Jamba Juice is currently promoting the Million Free Smoothie or Juice Giveaway in partnership with Isis Mobile Wallet. Patrons who download the free app on their smartphone can receive one small smoothie or 12 oz. juice per day at all participating U.S. Jamba Juice retail locations until the company gives away one million of the juices and smoothies.
“Jamba Juice is committed to encouraging Americans to live a healthy lifestyle,” said Julie S. Washington, senior vice president and chief brand officer Jamba Juice Company. “Through this partnership with Isis, we are offering new and existing customers an easy way to enjoy more fruits and vegetables in their diets with just one tap on their smartphone.”
20 Best Cities to Open a Food Truck
November 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Mobile Cuisine developed an algorithm that determines the twenty best cities to open a food truck, based on a number of factors including city population and current size of the local food truck industry. Originally considered naming cities in which food trucks are the most prevalent, such as Los Angeles, Portland and Austin; however, newcomers would have a tough time amidst the competition.
The top 20 cities are…
1) San Antonio, TX
2) Tampa, FL
3) Raleigh, NC
4) Albuquerque, NM
5) Indianapolis, IN
6) Nashville, TN
7) Lexington, KY
8) Charleston, SC
9) Louisville, KY
10) Sacramento, CA
11) Kansas City, MO
12) New Orleans, LA
13) Portland, ME
14) Tulsa, OK
15) Phoenix, AZ
16) Columbus, OH
17) Philadelphia, PA
18) Honolulu, HI
19) Champaign, IL
20) Seattle, WA
Chef John Besh’s Latest Venture: The BeshBox
November 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Acclaimed New Orleans born-and-bred Chef John Besh recently added one more concept to his ever-growing brand: The BeshBox. Subscribers can find everything from edible delicacies to kitchen tools to signature washcloths. In response to what triggered him to develop his newest project, Chef Besh claimed, “It’s all part of the same thing, trying to make people happy through food and making the world a better place. That’s my line, and I’m sticking to it.”
One BeshBox is priced at $55; three are $160 and six months are $330.
As for the benefits of The BeshBox, Besh reveals, “I always thought if it’s handled properly, it would be such an asset. It’s not just a small gift every month. It starts to stock pantries and spice racks, and you can have the recipe cards all together. This thing can, and will, continue to grow and evolve.”
CHOBANI SOHO: RETAIL YOGURT ENTERPRISE
November 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
150 Prince Street between Thompson Street and West Broadway (SoHo) • 646.998.3800
Chobani SoHo
Their Success…Chobani SoHo, currently the only Chobani outpost in the world, transforms a notoriously healthy yet mundane food (yogurt) into something delicious and accessible. Chobani SoHo’s philosophy, “yogurt was meant to be simple— just milk and cultures,” speaks volumes. This “simplicity” is present in the store’s design, menu format and food selection. Genuinely friendly and knowledgable staff operates Chobani, guiding customers through the menu and helping them select their ideal “creation.” Chobani employees take customer service one step further by having foresight and using customers’ questions as an opportunity to make optimal yogurt recommendations. Half portions cost $4 and full portions $5.50. Although yogurt and water are the only food and beverage items sold, Chobani is far from prosaic. The nine sweet and savory creations cater to customers of all preferences, whether they’re coming from the gym, work or school. Each “creation” features three-five additions which will satisfy almost anyone’s cravings. Limiting the number of choices a customer has to make creates a more welcoming environment.
Simplicity not only embodies Chobani’s food and philosophy, but also the ordering process. The staff to customer ratio is ideal, a clear assembly line leads to seamless and efficient order-placement, and the iPad POS Ambur results in quick and efficient payment transactions.
Take Aways…Any food, no matter how it’s currently perceived by the public, can be turned into something exciting. A few additions go a long way, in Chobani’s case.
RFP: Brooklyn Culinary Incubator
November 13, 2013 by 1 Comment
The NYCEDC is seeking proposals for an incubator space in the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brownsville, East New York or Crown Heights. A food-use related incubator program, such as food manufacturing, storage, or shared commercial kitchen space is preferred; however proposals for other incubator uses will also be considered.
The submission deadline is December 4, 2013 at 4pm, and you can download the RFP here.
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