The free access site will provide an online resource to culinary professionals and home chefs alike. There is no official launch date set for La Bullipedia yet.
Read about other plans that Ferran Adrià wants to start
Ferran Adrià, of elBulli, setting up to launch La Bullipedia– a Wikipedia to culinary information and modern cooking
March 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Food Products Recall Manual 4th Edition (2012) is now available
March 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
From minor to major, The Food Institute has just released their annual food recall listing which also provides operators with the tools they need to be proactive and streamline procedures.
The 2012 edition is available in PDF or print format
Amendment to the Tavern on The Green RFP was released earlier this month on Tuesday, March 6th. Proposals are due Friday, March 30th
March 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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
Dine in Brooklyn starts next week Monday, March 19th – March 29th with close to 200 restaurants participating in prix fixe menus
March 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Dine in Brooklyn March 19th - March 29th
The successful event of nine years has tons of restaurants in various neighborhoods participating in efforts to promote Brooklyn’s dining scene. In addition to prix fixe, some restaurants are offering 2-for-1 brunch, lunch and dinner specials.
Check out the list of participating restaurants
Foragers City Grocer, a grocery market, opens second location with an on-site restaurant in Chelsea
March 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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
NYC Business Solutions HR Seminar Series for Restaurants: Wage and Hour this week Thursday, March 8th at 9am – 11am
March 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
NYC Business Solutions teams up with Seedco Financial, a community development financial organization for small business owners, to instruct restaurateurs on the legal framework around employment law. They will cover Exempt vs. Non-exempt status, NY State vs. Federal Department of Labor regulations for the hospitality industry and much more.
This is a free event but you must register
New York City chefs cross the Lincoln Tunnel for New Jersey Food and Wine Festival on March 30th – April 1st
March 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
New Jersey Food and Wine Festival
Thomas Keller will be the Featured Guest of Honor. Proceeds of ticket sales will go to James Beard Foundation & Bocuse d’Or USA Foundation. The event will be held at the Crystal Springs Resort.
Find out more information and purchase tickets here
Interactive New York Health Department Ratings Map
February 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Interactive New York Health Department Ratings Map
Yesterday, The New York Times posted the an interactive map of New York City restaurants and the grades given to them by the Health Department. You can search for restaurants by name, cuisine type, letter grade and violations.
Check your favorite restaurants to see their grade. What do you think of the map?
Get your tickets in advance for the New Taste of The Upper West Side on May 18th – 19th
February 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Unlimited tastings and a meet and greet with the “Best of The West” at the “Best of The West”. Featured chefs include Daniel Boulud (Bar Boulud), Bobbie Lloyd (Magnolia’s Bakery), Joseph Quitana (Rosa Mexicano) and much more.
Purchase your tickets here
India beats China for growing Western QSR concepts
February 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The fast food market in India is growing annually by 19% to China’s 15% using only one-fifth of China’s budget– $13 billion.
NRN also shows that India purchasing power lies heavily on the younger crowd which is appealing to Western marketers
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