Friends of the High Line see this as a big opportunity for future growth of the park. If the plan goes through, Jamestown Properties which is behind the expansion proposal, will have to make a one-time $17 million contribution to the High Line.
A majority of the local residents feel that the plan doesn’t fit the market’s character. The expansion plan will add new office spaces to the neighborhood
The High Line supports Chelsea Market expansion plans
January 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Williamburg’s Mercado on Kent will be opening a bread bakery this Friday, January 27th. This is another mark of the New York City market-restaurant bakery trend
January 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In addition to getting a new chef on board, Mercado on Kent’s bread bakery will also feature specialty olive oils and charcuterie. The bakery will be open from 9am – 3pm. Mercado on Kent is located on 291 Kent Avenue.
New York food blog, Fork in the Road, also mentions other eateries that are hopping on to the market-restaurant hybrid
7th Annual New York Coffee & Tea Festival
January 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Northeast Barista Competition will be a treat for those who attend as well as various tea cuppings and other lecture programs.
The festival will be hosted at 7 W 34th Street between 5th/6th Avenue on February 25th – 26th
New York City Hospitality Group Evening Cocktails at DeSantos in the West Village on Tuesday, February 7th
January 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Join us and The New York City Hospitality Group for an evening of networking fun. Everyone from restaurateurs and operators to service-related professionals will be in attendance.
DeSantos is located at 139 West 10th Street. Purchase tickets here
All the way from Australia, Pie Face is now open in the Midtown West area
January 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Today marks the grand opening of the sweet and savory Australian pie shop. The shop will also offer sandwiches, baked goods and coffee.
Pie Face is located at 1691 Broadway at W 53rd St
Porto Rico Importing Co. closed their Soho location as the new year rolled in. The original shop on Bleecker Street will continue operation.
January 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The store which has been opened for over 45 years will be closed due to rent increase.
Check out the note on Porto Rico’s Blog here
Haven’s Kitchen opens tomorrow, January 19th, in the Chelsea area offering recreational culinary classes, an event space and retail shop with coffee, pastries and kitchen supplies
January 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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
Midwest burger chain Steak ‘N Shake opens in Midtown
January 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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
Miss Lily’s now has a bakery and juice bar. Let’s welcome Miss Lily’s Bake Shop and Melvin Juice Box
January 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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
Union Square gets a new taco spot in a California way. Dorado Tacos & Cemitas is now open
January 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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
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