H & H Bagels might reopen again

The famous bagel empire closed for business earlier this year in January but the owner, Helmer Toro, promised that he would try to get back in business again. Recently, a lease was signed for 1,800 square feet at 125 Fulton Street (near Nassau Street) by H & H Bagels as reported by the Real Deal. Grub Street New York is still waiting for confirmation from the bread bakery’s owner.
The space was previously owned by The Bread Factory Cafe

Hot Bread Kitchen opens Hot Bread Almacen in Spanish Harlem

Hot Bread Kitchen, a non-profit that helps low-income and foreign-born women gain access to the specialty food industry, opened its first retail location for their signature breads inside of Spanish Harlem’s La Marqueta. The new bread bakery opened yesterday and showcases a full line of Hot Bread Kitchen products which includes corn tortillas, lavash crackers, bialy and more.
Hot Bread Almacen is located inside of La Marqueta at 1590 Park Avenue at the corner of E. 115th St

Murray’s Cheese Bar opens this week in the West Villaage

Opening three doors down from the mothership location, Murray’s Cheese Bar will offer everything that is “cheesy” in a restaurant-like setting. Chef fromager Tia Keenan spearheads the 56-seater space’s menu.
Murray’s Cheese Bar is located at 264 Bleecker Street towards the corner of Morton Street

Bedford Cheese Shop presents The Cheese of Holland tonight at 7pm

Greg Blais, head cheesemonger of Eataly, will be teaching you all about the Dutch cheese named Gouda. The informational raw cheese tasting will be paired with a full-bodied beer selection.
Tickets are still available. Purchase them now

The Meatball Shop is coming to the Upper East Side in 2013

The winter season will open arms to The Meatball Shop’s expected opening for early 2013. The owners (Daniel Holzman and Michael Chernow) just reported to Eater NY that they have signed a lease for a location on 2nd Avenue between 76th and 77th Street.
The space will host 70 seats with a private dining area

Macaron Café is now open in Midtown East

The French macaron trend continues in New York with the grand opening of Macaron Café. The menu offers flavors like Fleur de Sel (caramel), Chocolate Passion Fruit, Coconut, Espresso and much more.
Check out the website for more exciting flavors

Opening Update: Sullivan Street Bakery opens 2nd location in the Chelsea area

The bakery opened its doors last week Wednesday with much anticipation from their loyal fan base. The second Sullivan Street outpost is baking traditional favorites on-site such as the olive oil cake, cornetti, bombolonis and much more with Italian groceries for sale.
Sullivan Street Bakery is located at 236 Ninth Avenue at West 24th Street

Haven’s Kitchen: July Class Clendar

Looking to brush up on some culinary skills, then check out the full list of classes at Haven’s Kitchen. Click on the image to get the PDF. You may also call 212.929.7900 or email classes@havenskitchen.com to register.

Haven's Kitchen July Class Schedule

Haven’s Kitchen July Class Schedule

Fork In The Road’s 10 best spots for gelato in New York City

As you know the summer heat will be on full blast for the next few days so why not cool yourself off with something sweet. The Village Voice’s food blog, Fork In The Road, gives us their take on notable gelato shops throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn. The list includes Love Gelato, Laboratorio del Gelato, Savarese, Gelateria at Eataly and 6 more.
Check out the full list and what to try

Heard on The Street: Mast Brothers coming to South Street Seaport?

While it has yet to be confirmed, numerous sources are speculating about a retail location opening for the chocolate company on Water Street– 213 Water Street to be exact. The shop will have a retail and exhibit on-site.
Rick and Michael Mast, owners of Mast Brothers, are also working on a cookbook