Haven's Kitchen: Alison Schneider, Owner. Photo by NY Times/Robert Caplin
Alison Schneider, owner of Haven’s Kitchen, saw the need for something more in the food industry surrounding sustainability, education and just plain fun– which is what Haven’s kitchen is all about. Culinary classes will be available next week, January 23rd, for registration.
Haven’s Kitchen is located on 109 West 17th Street between 7th and 8th Ave
With a special menu for the New York crowd, this fast casual chain offers organic beef,
beer and wine.
The 1st New York space for the national chain is located on 1695 Broadway at W 53rd St
The Soho restaurant, which opened in February 2011, has gathered quite a following for their signature caribbean dishes and looks to continue the success with a new bakery.
The bakery is located next door to the restaurant on 130 W. Houston St at the corner Sullivan St
The Baja California-style fish taco shop will also feature a selection of Mexican sodas
and quesadillas.
Dorado Tacos & Cemitas is located on 12th St at the corner of University Pl
After much success since starting operations in 2010, Ovenly will be opening a retail, event and test kitchen space.
The space is expected to open in March on 31 Greenpoint Avenue at the corner of West St
The new hybrid coffee-cockatil bar will be partnering up with Los Angeles’ Handsome Coffee Roasters to introduce what we’d like to call the “caffineated fix”.
Demi Monde is located on 90 Broad Street (near Bridge Street). There is no word out yet on an exact opening date
More chefs are experimenting with ancient grains to distinguish textures and tastes from the soft and fluffy Quinoa to the nutty flavor of Teff.
Check out the list of other grains that you will start to see on more menus this year
The long lines for those tasty subs will make its debut in Brooklyn with the same menu we’ve come to love ,but now, with cocktails, beer and wine.
The second outpost will be located on 931 Manhattan Ave at Kent Street
Flexibility is what 2012 is all about and flex-casual dining might be the norm if diners continue their raving support for this. Flex-casual, as known as a flexible service format, offers guests counter service by day for lunch and quick Grab-N-Go’s but can also be turned into a full service dining experience at night.
This is where casual and fine dining might finally make their blend
Opportunities are now available throughout the city at various locations for specialty food mobile operators. The RFP must be submitted by Monday, March 1st at 3pm.
Get more information on the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation’s website. You can also pick up hard copies of the RFP 830 5th Avenue at E 64th Street (Rm 407)
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