Big news for specialty coffee in Gotham: Stumptown Coffee Roasters will open its first stand-alone Manhattan cafe this week, on 8th Street, and Intelligentsia Coffee will open in the High Line Hotel in Chelsea. This will be Stumptown’s most ambitious cafe to date — a $1 Million buildout, and Intelligentsia’s first cafe in New York.
Food Tech Connect and the State of Funding & Parnterships
May 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
In the Food Tech Connect must-read monthly, Brita Rosenheim reports on the state of startups.
She echoes recent sentiments on “technology-focused food startups are enhancing the way consumers engage with food,” and, that “as the food tech sector matures, we are seeing an increasing number of these companies being funded or acquired by industry players.” Her monthly column highlights the most interesting acquisitions, financings and partnerships within the Food Tech & Media ecosystem, and has an awesome infographic to match.
Katz’ Deli at 125 with Jake Dell at the Helm
May 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Jeremiahs’ Vanishing New York talks with deli man Jake Dell about Katz’ Deli, why he loves the family business and won’t likely leave. An interesting insight into old New York.
Ice Scream You Scream for Vegan Van Leeuwen’s
May 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Van Leeuwen is going to be filling some holes in the dearth of vegan retail ice creams with the close of Stogo’s and temporary hiatus of Lulu’s, reports Grub Street. We’ll be lining up for the Michel Cluizel Chocolate cone at the Flatiron Truck this afternoon!
Starbucks and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Sign on K-Cups
May 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
K-Cups are not going away. Last week, Starbucks Corp. announced it has expanded its partnership with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. for the production of K-Cup packs. This new five-year agreement comes as the Seattle-based coffee giant positions itself to take its consumer packaged goods division global, which we wrote about here in Paige Papers.
Read full details on Starbucks and the K-Cup on NRN.
Blame the Economy: The Food Truck Business Stinks
May 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Some Food Truck fodder for your weekend, a great article in the NY Times this week on why gray dogs still rule the New York City Streets.
Great New Goods: Francisco Migoya Launches Hudson Chocolate
May 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Wall Street Journal dishes about some great new goods in the specialty food and package goods world.
All look great, but first is our friend Francisco Migoya, former French Laundry pastry chef and a professor at the Culinary Institute of America. He and his wife, Kris Petersen, started Hudson Chocolates, a beautifully handcrafted line with all the flourishes and flavor that will make your tastebuds spin. hudsonchocolates.com
NYC Hospitality Alliance Provides Q & A on the Earned Sick Time Act
May 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Yesterday the Earned Sick Leave Act passed, and today The NYC Hospitality Alliance hosted a seminar ‘An In-depth Look at the Sick Leave Act and Its Impact on Your Business’. They have given access to the seminar information and frequently asked questions in this informative Q&A.
The Alliance promises to continue to bring you information and host additional seminars leading up to the implementation of this law next year. Seminars are listed on their event schedule.
Smorgasburg Seaport Lineup for Memorial Day Weekend, Addition of Ultra-Hip Retail and Film Screenings
May 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It sounds as if the Howard Hughes Corporation have more glam for the Seaport intended than initially announced. We read on City Room that there will be film screenings and pop-up boutiques in shipping containers in addition to the Smorgasburg, and Smorgasbar. Sounds like the place to be if you’re in town and downtown (or ferry hopping) for the holiday weekend.
Gluten-Free No Signs of Slowing: NPD Group Reports
May 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
From baked goods to menus , the term “gluten free” seems to be everywhere. The number of consumers going gluten free is growing, according to new data from market research firm The NPD Group.
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