This Wednesday will be the beginning of the transformation to the landmark space once known as Tavern on the Green. The $9.8 million renovation project is expected to be finished by the Summer of 2013. Although the renovation will keep the original facade, the classic twinkly tree lighting and event tents for special occasions (i.e. weddings) will be gone.
What do you think of the new Tavern on the Green?
The Central Park Visitor Center closes for Tavern on the Green renovations
June 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Nicoletta Pizzeria opens a 60-seater pizza shop in the East Village
June 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Michael White, chef/owner of Ai Fiori and Osteria Morini, is now diving into the world of
anti-Neapolitan pizza. If Nicoletta place lives up to the menu at his established restaurants,
then it will definitely be a hit.
Nicoletta Pizzeria is located on 160 2nd Avenue at the corner of E 10th Street
Rocket Pig is now open is Chelsea
June 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A place where happy pigs fly, Rocket Pig’s signature pork sandwich is described as “smoked spice-rubbed pork on ciabatta roll with red onion jam and mustard sauce, a house-made pickle with a side of rocket pig hot sauce”. They also serve wine and beer along with cheeses to pair
with charcuterie
Rocket Pig is located on 463 W. 24th Street towards 10th Avenue
The 5th Annual Taste of Greenmarket happens Wednesday, June 27th
June 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This year’s event will honor the contributions that “Women in Agriculture” have made to pave the way for the next generation of farmers. In addition to over 20 tastings from local chefs and mixologists, there will also be an auction for lifestyle, dining and spirits.
Proceeds from the auction will go to the Greenmarket’s Youth Education Project. Get your tickets
Sfilatino, an Italian sandwich shop, opens in Columbus Circle
June 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The sandwich shop’s name derives from the type of bread used for these crunchy sandwiches called Sfilantino– a long and narrow Italian baguette that stems from the word filo (thread) for its shape. The sandwich options includes Reggio Calabria (smoked salmon, primo sale cheese with artichokes), Venezia (pears, walnuts, brie with honey) and much more.
Sfilatino is located on 342 West 57th Street between 8th and 9th Avenue
Cook Out NYC 2012 at Govenors Island on July 7th – 8th
June 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A hop, skip and away from Manhattan or Brooklyn via the Ferry, this year’s event will be dedicated to Good Beer Month NYC which start two years ago in July. Expect to see burger and hot dog
cook-offs in addition to a kimchipalooza and craft beer.
Get your tickets now
Community Board 4 approves plan to add more office space to Chelsea Market
June 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Jamestown Properties will be adding an additional 300,000 sq ft of office space atop of the Chelsea Market. The decision came after a long meeting last week Wednesday in which Jamestown Properties highlighted that this move will create jobs, embrace the tech sector and support the retail businesses located on the ground floor.
The proposal is now waits approval from the city’s Department of City Planning and the City Council
Big Apple BBQ Block Party this Weekend in Madison Square Park from 11am – 6pm
June 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Backed by the Union Square Hospitality Group, The Big Apple BBQ Block Party will feature various celebrity chefs from around the nation for tastings and Do-It-Yourself/Educational seminars.
The event is free but there are VIP FastPasses available. Madison Square Park is located between 23rd and 25th Street on Broadway
Opening Update: Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls re-opens for the summer season in Greenwich Village
June 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The New Orleans-inspired sno-ball shop is up and running for the summer season with 17 new flavors to choose from along with old favorites such as King Cake.
Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls is located on 124 MacDougal Street between W 3rd and Bleecker Street
Potbelly Sandwich Shop opens their 10th NYC location in Midtown East
June 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The toasted sandwich shop is really taking on New York City by storm with their cultured atmosphere, live music, and tasty menu which now features a new Mediterranean sandwich option that coincides with the rise of the Mediterranean-inspired food trend.
The newest location is on 150 E.52nd Street between 3rd and Lexington Avenue
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