Slow Food NYC and Brooklyn Uncorked

April 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Chickens-773x580Looking for an opportunity to help grow the urban farming movement, and score some tickets to a great event at the same time? If you contribute to Slow Food NYC’s urban harvest program this week, you’ll be entered to win two tickets to Brooklyn Uncorked – Edible magazine’s annual local wine fest, taking place May 26th.

Of course, you can still buy tickets to the 10th annual Uncorked, which will feature over 25 wine and food vendors ranging from the Brooklyn Winery to Orwasher’s Bakery to our friends and colleagues at Nobletree Coffee. But consider donating as well – you’ll help student farmers learn about eating locally, healthfully and sustainably at Slow Food’s tuition-free farm in East New York.

To read more and donate, click here. For tickets to Brooklyn Uncorked, click here.

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Request for Snack Bar/Cafeteria Operators in Corona Park, Queens

April 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment

The parks department has put out a request for proposals for the operation of a snack bar/cafeteria at Parks’ Olmsted Center, and a kiosk at David Dinkins’ Circle, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens. See below for the full RFP:

In accordance with Section 1-13 of the Concession Rules of the City of New York, the Department of Parks and Recreation (“Parks”) is issuing, as of the date of this notice, a RFP for the operation and maintenance of a Snack Bar/Cafeteria at Parks’ Olmsted Center and a Food Kiosk located at David Dinkins’ Circle, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens.

All proposals submitted in response to this RFP must be submitted by no later than Friday, May 6, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.to Parks’ Revenue Division.  There will be a recommended on-site proposer meeting and site tour Friday, April 15, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.  We will meet at the proposed concession site at Olmsted Center which is located at 117-02 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing, New York 11368. If you are considering responding to this RFP, please make every effort to attend this meeting and site tour.  To obtain directions to the proposed concession site, please call (718) 760-6600.

Hard copies of the RFP can be obtained, at no cost, commencing Monday, April 4, 2016 through Friday, May 6, 2016, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., excluding weekends and holidays, at the Revenue division of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, which is located at The Arsenal, 830 Fifth Avenue, Room 407, New York, NY  10065.

The RFP is also available for download commencing Monday, April 4, 2016 through Friday, May 6, 2016 on Parks’ website. To download the RFP, visit www.nyc.gov/parks/businessopportunities, click on the link for “Concessions Opportunities at Parks” and, after logging in, click on the “download” link that appears adjacent to the RFP’s description.

For more information, contact Revenue Project Manager Glenn Kaalund at (212) 360-1397.  You can also email him at Glenn.Kaalund@parks.nyc.gov.   Thank you.

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4/2: Smorgasburg is Back

March 31, 2016 by Leave a Comment

JvP_092714_1132_print.jpgWith the return of Spring comes the return of outdoor markets, and April 2nd/3rd is the first weekend you can catch Smorgasburg and the Brooklyn Flea, now in Fort Greene, Dumbo, Williamsburg and Prospect Park. Smorgasburg, which began as a spin-off of the Brooklyn Flea and now includes 100+ local and regional food vendors, is open Saturdays in East River State Park at Kent Ave. and N. 7 St., and Sundays in Prospect Park at Breeze Hill (both days from 11 to 6). Brooklyn Flea itself has two additional locations. The markets will be open rain or shine, but fingers are crossed that April showers bring May flowers (and sunny days) soon.

Vendors can still apply to be part of both markets for the season. For more information, click here.

 

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4/18: Submit Your Bids for a Mobile Food Stand in the Battery

March 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment

The NYC Parks Department has put out a request for bids for the operation of six mobile food concessions in the Battery in Manhattan. Details are below!

In accordance with Section 1-12 of the Concession Rules of the City of New York, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (“NYCDPR”) is issuing, as of the date of this notice, a Request for Bids (RFB) for the operation of six (6) mobile food concessions within the Battery, Manhattan.
Hard copies of the RFB can be obtained, at no cost, commencing Monday, March 28, 2016 through Monday, April 18, 2016 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., excluding weekends and Holidays, at the Revenue Division of NYCDPR, which is located at 830 Fifth Avenue, Room 407, New York, NY 10065.   All bids submitted in response to this RFB must be submitted by no later than Monday, April 18, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.
The RFB is also available for download, commencing on Monday, March 28, 2016 through Monday, April 18, 2016 on Parks’ website.  To download the RFB, visit www.nyc.gov/parks/businessopportunities, click on the link for “Concessions Opportunities at Parks” and, after logging in, click on the “download” link that appears adjacent to the RFB’s description.
For more information, contact Glenn Kaalund at (212) 360-1397or VIA email at Glenn.Kaalund@parks.nyc.gov. Thank you.
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One Way to Go Green Today: Apply to be a Mobile Food Vendor at NYC Parks

March 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment

The NYC parks department has issued a request for bids (RFB) for mobile food vendors at various park locations in Central Park and around the city. See below for details, and apply before Thursday, April 7th.

In accordance with Section 1-12 of the Concession Rules of the City of New York, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (“Parks”) is issuing, as of the date of this notice, a Request for Bids (“RFB”) for the sale of food from mobile food units at various park locations citywide (Solicitation #CWB2016B),and a Request for Bids for the sale of food from mobile food units at various locations at Central Park, Manhattan (solicitation #CWB2016A).

Hard copies of each RFB can be obtained, at no cost, commencing Wednesday, March 16, 2016 through Thursday, April 7, 2016 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., excluding weekends and holidays, at the Revenue Division of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, which is located at 830 Fifth Avenue, Room 407, New York, NY 10065.   All bids submitted in response to each RFB must be submitted by no later than Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.

Each RFB is also available for download, Wednesday, March 16, 2016 through Thursday, April 7, 2016 on Parks’ website.  To download the RFB, visit www.nyc.gov/parks/businessopportunities, click on the link for “Concessions Opportunities at Parks” and, after logging in, click on the “download” link that appears adjacent to the RFB’s description.

For more information related to the RFB contact Zoe Piccolo (for Bronx and Staten Island Parks) at (212) 360-1397 or via email: zoe.piccolo@parks.nyc.gov; Eric Weiss (for Brooklyn Parks) at (212) 360-1397 or via email: eric.weiss@parks.nyc.gov; Joseph Conforti (for Queens Parks) at (212) 360-1397 or via email: joe.conforti@parks.nyc.gov, or Glenn Kaalund (for Central Park and Manhattan Parks) at (212) 360-1397 or via email: glenn.kaalund@parks.nyc.gov.  

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Feature Your Business at the Food + Enterprise Summit

February 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment

We posted recently about the Food + Enterprise summit this April 8-9th in Brooklyn. Tickets are still available online at the early bird price of $250, so check them out before February 18th. For vendors, Food + Enterprise is also accepting applications to showcase your business with an exhibitor’s table at the Marketplace on Saturday April 9th. In 2015, the Marketplace featured businesses like Driftaway Coffee, Blue Marble Ice Cream, and Kelso beer, alongside catering companies, farms, and other vendors. Food exhibitors should provide 500 sample portions and a staff member to meet and greet with other attendees.

To register a table, click here.

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Women Chefs and Restaurateurs Conference in April

January 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Registration is now open for the 2016 Women Chefs and Restaurateur (WCR) Conference in Los Angeles, taking place on April 17th and 18th of this year. The WCR is a national organization dedicated to advancing the careers of women across the culinary industry through education, promotion, connection and inspiration. Their annual conference will be an amazing networking opportunity, as well as a chance to learn from the knowledge and experience of renowned chefs, television personalities, authors, restaurateurs and culinary experts. In addition to guest speakers, this year there will also be breakout sessions with movie viewings, hands-on classes, and more. The complete line-up is available online, and tickets can be purchased for either one or both days.

Register before January 31st to save $50 on the cost of admission!

To register, click here.

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NYC Parks Department Puts Out Request for 6 Mobile Food Vendors

January 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment

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The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation sent out the following request for bids (RFB) today. They are looking for 6 mobile food concessions within the Battery in Manhattan.

In accordance with Section 1-12 of the Concession Rules of the City of New York, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (“NYCDPR”) is issuing, as of the date of this notice, a Request for Bids (RFB) for the operation of six (6) mobile food concessions within the Battery, Manhattan.

Hard copies of the RFB can be obtained, at no cost, commencing Monday, January 11, 2016, through Tuesday, February 9, 2016 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., excluding weekends and Holidays, at the Revenue Division of NYCDPR, which is located at 830 Fifth Avenue, Room 407, New York, NY 10065.   All bids submitted in response to this RFB must be submitted by no later than Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.

The RFB is also available for download, commencing on Monday, January 11, 2016 through Tuesday, February 9, 2016on Parks’ website.  To download the RFB, visit www.nyc.gov/parks/businessopportunities, click on the link for “Concessions Opportunities at Parks” and, after logging in, click on the “download” link that appears adjacent to the RFB’s description.

For more information, contact Glenn Kaalund at (212) 360-1397or via email at Glenn.Kaalund@parks.nyc.gov.
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