Although it was short-lived, The Meatball Factory did strike up a lot of buzz for their grand opening in October 2011 for having Top Chef contestant Dave Martin on board and being a competitor to the well-known Meatball Shop empire.
The closing will open doors for a new seafood restaurant coming very soon
The Meatball Factory is now closed
July 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Bedford Cheese Shop opens a bigger location in Gramercy
July 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It’s official! The Williamsburg shop that specializes in fromage opened up their second location in Manhattan last weekend. The 5,000 square foot space includes a spacious retail section, specialty cheese classrooms and 3 cheese caves.
Pret A Manger Expands in Manhattan
July 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Pret A Manger just signed long-term leases for two new locations in Manhtatan– in Midtown West (8th Ave) and Union Square (on 12th Street).
RKF’s Vice President, Joshua Strauss, highlights that the new locations are ideal for Pret A Manger’s future growth plan RKF is an exclusive retail leasing agent in Manhattan for Pret A Manger.
The Yogurt Culture Company is now open in Murray Hill
July 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A place for handcrafted and Greek-style yogurt made in small batches, The Yogurt Culture Company offers the two yogurt styles in fresh or frozen with a special flavor of the day and your choice of toppings.
The Yogurt Culture is located on 125 Park Avenue towards the corner of East 41st Street
Everyman Espresso opens second location in Soho
July 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In hopes of expanding the Everyman current menu, owner, Sam Penix, recently opened a second location for the manly coffeehouse. This location offers to-go coffee cups alongside the traditional-brewed option and light pastries. Be on the look out for their updated menu.
Everyman Espresso is located at 301 West Broadway at Canal Street
Populence opens up in Greenwich Village
July 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Populence is now popping popcorn that is all-natural and gourmet with a unique blend of herbs and spices. Think sun-dried tomato with basil and cheddar, ginger-caramel or orange-vanilla.
Populence is located at 1 W. 8th Street towards the corner of 5th Avenue
City Bakery adds more juice to their menu
July 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The juicing industry is definitely expanding and City Bakery saw this as an opportunity to offer something a little different. The established bakery has recently added a juicing bar in the back of the shop with a not-so-traditional juicing menu. Think kirby cucumber, fennel, and sugarcane,
or banana and cold-brewed coffee with cocoa nibs and lastly, our personal favorite, sweet potato, orange, and cilantro.
What do you think of the new juicing bar at City Bakery ?
Spruce up your knife skills and take a class at Camaje
July 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
On Tuesday, July 10th at 6:30 – 9pm, Camaje Bistro & Lounge will host an evening that will turn the amateur into a cutting pro. From sharpening your tools and honing your steel to speed and how to hold the knife, this is definitely a class that you don’t want to miss.
The menu includes Gazpacho and a fruit salad.
New Yorkers for Beverage Choices PR Stunt opposes Bloomberg Soda Ban
July 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The New Yorkers for Beverage Choices (NYBC) was started by the American soft-drink industry to raise awareness about the ban and get more public support. Pro-soda rights banners were flying low over New York City beaches in the Rockaways and Coney Island on 4th of July while moviegoers witnessed staff members wearing “I picked out my beverage all by myself” t-shirts.
NYBC also created a viral video called “Where Will It End”. What are your thoughts on this PR tactic?
Iconic Hand Rolls is now open in the East Village
July 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The signature logo design defines the single product offering at this new fast casual spot that specializes in temaki rolls on a cone. The temaki roll menu includes cobia ceviche, skirt steak, eggplant, coconut shrimp (and more) with beer and sake.
Iconic Hand Rolls is located on 135 1st First Avenue near the corner of St. Marks Place
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