There will be a lot of things to do at the annual Food Network event. Now going on 5 years strong, the festival showcases the world’s greatest chefs, winemakers, spirits producers and personalities to educate palates and entertain patrons in high style—all while helping to fight hunger. It is suggested to buy your tickets early!
Learn more about the activities for this four-day event
Attend New York City’s Food and Wine Festival on Oct 11-14th. Tickets are now on sale
June 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Trending Now: Smoked Foods, Drinks and Desserts
June 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It seems as though the bacon craze will be taking a break from the spotlight as the Summer hits for smoking anything that’s edible. The Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association says that 86% of American households already own a grill but sales of wood chips and planks are on the rise. Restaurants across the nation, with New York City leading the pack, are experimenting with smoking drinks, desserts and traditional meats.
From D.I.Y. devices like the Smoking Gun to specialty wood chip shops like The Woodman (Brooklyn) and New York City’s Mas (la grillade) offering smoked white chocolate mousse with charred cherries and brown butter cake, the “smoked” trend seems like a keeper
The Institute for Culinary Education (ICE) partners with Dve Palochki Restaurant Group to open schools in Russia
June 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This week, ICE announced that they will be opening SWISSAM Hospitality Business School, a series of culinary schools, in Russia. The co-venture with Dve Palochki Restaurant Group includes a third partner, International Hotel Management Institute Switzerland, which will help to spur the hospitality programs.
The first school will open in September 2012 in St. Petersburg with a second location expected to open next year in Moscow
An uncertain European market could benefit U.S. markets and restaurants
June 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The world will look at U.S. consumer power as a driving force for global stabilization. Sessions at the Technomic Trends & Directions Conference highlights that American consumers are still spending at restaurants– even those who might be classified as a “saver”. This is a huge factor in confidence, in addition to, job creation despite a 4% decrease in the private sector.
Technomic predicts that if U.S. lawmakers pass policies aimed at increasing certainty in the economy, particularly with regards to housing, then restaurants will enjoy the benefits. What do you think?
Trending Now: Restaurants Catering to the Allergy-Free Diner
June 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This special dining niche just might equal an added surplus to the bottom line of restaurateurs. The Melting Pot, located in Phoenix, spearheads this trend by offering a crafted gluten-free menu options for diners with allergies in addition to the regular menu. BR Guest Hospitality Group also pays close to the needs of diners with allergies but doesn’t offer a special menu as yet.
Are you more inclined to support a place that offers a special menu for allergies? Or do you think clear communication is all that is needed?”
The owners of the recently closed Vandaag opens Woodland in Park Slope
June 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Although there was much disappoint in the food scene around the closing of Vandaag in the East Village, the owners recently opened Woodland serving lunch, brunch and dinner. The dinner menu includes Riesling Braised Rabbit, Whole Grilled Fish, Vension Tartare and much more.
Woodland is located at 242 Flatbush Avenue at St. Marks Avenue
The world’s largest rooftop farm is on its way to Sunset Park, Brooklyn
April 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BrightFarms, a Manhattan-based finance and development organization for greenhouses, is spearheading a project to build an 100,000 square-foot hydroponic greenhouse in Brooklyn. The greenhouse is expected to produce 1 million pounds of local produce per year.
Brooklyn currently has 224 community gardens to date
A Taste of 5th Avenue happens Wednesday, April 18th in Park Slope
April 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A Taste of 5th Avenue
The 3-hour event commencing at 6:30pm will feature over 30 food retailer and restaurant tastings for only $35 dollars. Over 50% of each ticket sold will go to a charity of the purchaser’s choice.
Find out more about this event
Bees are buzzing their way up to the rooftop at The Waldorf-Astoria in New York City
April 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In May, the hotel plans to install one mature hive of 20,000 bees and five starter hives of 5,000 with the expectation to have 300,000 bees by August. The honey produced on site will be used by the restaurant in the hotel.
The hotel is also planning to build a rooftop farm in the near future
Friends of the High Line RFO seeks a restaurateur for year-round operation due Friday, March 30th at 3pm
March 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The timeline of this project states that the restaurant is proposed to open June 2013 which will coincide with the opening of the High Line Headquarters at the south end of the High Line (between Gansevoort & Washington St).
Get more information about this opportunity and apply. Download the PDF now
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