Sticky’s Finger Joint is now open in Greenwich Village

This chicken finger spot serves it up baked, grilled or fried. They also have a tofu version for
non-meat eaters with a choice of purple sweet potato or quinoa-crusted green bean fries on the side.
Sticky’s is located on 31 W. 8th Street at MacDougal Street

Lobster Roll Rumble tickets go on sale today. The event is set for Thursday, June 7th

Lobster Roll Rumble

Lobster Roll Rumble

Last year’s event included Luke’s Lobster which won Fan Favorite, Old Port Lobster Shack, Red Hook Lobster Pound, and much more.
Wonder who will take home the crown for this year’s event? Get your tickets now

Amendment to the Tavern on The Green RFP was released earlier this month on Tuesday, March 6th. Proposals are due Friday, March 30th

In efforts to find an operator for the old Tavern on The Green space, The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation updated the previously issued RFP with no change in the original due date. Tavern on The Green will be turned into a casual restaurant, outdoor cafe and bar.
Log into the NYC Parks website to see the changes

Ninth Street Espresso expands into old Life Cafe space

Life Cafe is closing up shop after a dispute about repairs with the landlord. Ninth Street Espresso’s small “annex” cafe is looking to move into half of space since patrons have been requesting the need for an expanded coffee bar. The 500 sq. ft. shop, located at 341 E. 10th Street, plans to
expand to 900 sq. ft.
With the expansion, Ninth Street Espresso will acquire the backyard garden once owned by
Life Cafe

Nolita’s Oxley’s Carvery is now closed

After one year of being in business, the Americana sandwich shop located at 202A Mott Street has officially cleared out all furniture as confirmed by Grub Street New York.
The sandwich shop was well known for their homemade stuffing

It’s not just in Williamsburg anymore- Blue Bottle Coffee opens third New York location at Rockefeller Center (second in Manhattan)

On the concourse level next to ‘Wichcraft, there will be more brewing going on. The roaster-retailer opened yesterday to a light crowd built for the Midtown rush. The Rockefeller Center opening comes on the heels of last month’s opening in Chelsea– their 1st Manhattan location.
Blue Bottle is located at Rockefeller Center, Concourse Level (entrance location: 14 West 49th Street)

Parisian chocolatier Christian Vautier opens Christian Vautier Le Concept today in the Lower East Side

Getting back to the sweeter side of things, the boutique chocolate shop and cafe promises freshness in each production as treats like chocolate spreads and fruit jellies are made daily. The shop will also offer coffee from Dallis Brothers coffee.
Christian Vautier Le Concept is located on 254 Broome Street towards the corner of Orchard Street

Foragers City Grocer, a grocery market, opens second location with an on-site restaurant in Chelsea

If you’re looking for fresh charcuterie, fish or greenmarket produce, you will find that here. Although the Chelsea location is now open, the restaurant is expected to open in a few weeks and will use produce from the Foragers City farm and local meats.
Foragers City Grocer is located on 300 West 22nd Street towards the corner of 8th Avenue

The dinner and a movie trend continues to grow in New York

The New York Post showcases a few notable venues that are leading the way in more-than-popcorn entertainment like Landmark Sunshine, Film Forum, and Nitehawk Cinema.
You’ll find tasty eats like fish tacos, spinach quiche, and mozzarella sticks at some of the listed theaters mentioned. As an added note, Nitehawk Cinema has a bar inside the theater

The Lunchbox: Past, Present, and Future hosted by GE Monogram Design and The American Institute of Wine & Food on Monday, March 19th at 6pm

The event will include a cooking demonstration, tastings, and a brief lecture on food history. The special presentation will be given by food historian, Paolo Villoresi, and Next Food Network Star Season 6 Finalist, Serena Palumbo.
Purchase your tickets now. Proceeds will benefit Day of Taste, a food discovery program