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In the News
“Bloomberg’s Finest”: Restaurants Filter Out Bottled Water
Universities and college campuses across the country have begun banning bottled water, and some New York City restaurants are voluntarily putting down the bottle. It makes sense: According to CNBC’s Trash Inc., Americans buy nearly a billion bottles of water every week and spend an average of $11 billion on bottled water each year. That’s a whole lot of plastic and tons of waste.
Only a small percentage of these bottles are recycled; most end up in landfills, some on the neighbor’s front lawn and others find their way into bodies of water where they cause harm and disruption to marine ecosystems.
We’re pleased to report that the already eco-conscious, Clean Plates-approved Bobo Restaurant, Caravan of Dreams, and Northern Spy Food Co. have taken the additional step of replacing bottled water with filtration systems; we’re seeing other restaurants make the switch too. Read more
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Brooklyn Fare is Coming to Manhattan
Brooklyn Fare — Brooklyn’s only restaurant with 3 Michelin stars (and a Clean Plates seal of approval, to boot) — is coming to Manhattan. Chef Cesar Ramirez will split his time between the two kitchens. Read more
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Two New Vegan Eateries from Blossom
Good news for vegans: The Blossom family of vegan eateries is expanding.
Earlier this month, Blossom Bakery opened in Chelsea, featuring vegan, organic and gluten-free baked goods. The bakery is a bright, small space with a few tables and views of an open kitchen. In addition to sweets, the menu includes savory items like quiches ($5.50) as well as croissants ($3).
Also this month, Café Blossom opened its doors on Carmine Street in the West Village. The original Café Blossom is located on the Upper West Side; for the uninitiated, there’s also Blossom in Chelsea, plus its take-out-only adjunct, Blossom Du Jour.
So many Blossoms, so little time!
Photo courtesy of Blossom Bakery
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How is the Warm Weather Affecting Local Greenmarkets?
By Astrid Cook
It’s been the winter that wasn’t, and unprecedented warm temperatures are affecting local farms — and, in turn, the produce available at local greenmarkets.
Farmers are struggling to keep up with their supply; workers are busy transferring lettuces from greenhouses to outdoors, for example, while fully blossoming orchards are being prepped for an early fruit season.
The result is a boon for greenmarket shoppers accustomed to rooting through root vegetables in March. But this bounty comes at a price. Read more
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On Our Radar: Foragers City Market Restaurant
Coming soon to Chelsea: Foragers City Market…the restaurant.
The market opened at its original location in DUMBO, Brooklyn six years ago with a mission to bring people the freshest, cleanest food possible. Recently, Foragers opened a new market and wine store in Chelsea, and a new full-service restaurant is slated to open next door in a couple of weeks. Read more
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Where’s the Beef? At Northern Spy Food Co.’s Big Beef Dinner.
Calling all beef lovers! Northern Spy Food Co. is gearing up for its second annual Big Beef Dinner on March 21 at 5:30pm. The sustainable, organic and slow food-centric East Village restaurant will be serving five courses full of beef (including dessert!), using no less than five different parts of the best grass-fed cows the restaurant can get its hands on. And of course, red wine pairings will be available.
The menu includes:
- Pickled beef tongue with arugula and radishes
- Braised oxtail served with basil broth and green garlic
- Sea scallops poached in beef tallow, black truffle and cauliflower.
- Dry-aged rib roast served with natural jus and steak frites
I’m most intrigued by the last course: a beef dessert of rosemary bone marrow custard, port, cocoa and walnuts.
Tickets to the dinner are $75, and you can make your reservation online. Questions? Contact beef@northernspyfoodco.com.
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- Bareburger Expands in East Village, UES and Queens
- The Whole Animal: Why and Where?
- Northern Spy Food Co.’s Kale Salad
Image courtesy of Northern Spy Food Co.
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Bareburger Expands in East Village, UES and Queens
Bareburger is spreading like rapid fire.
The NYC-based chain, which is Clean Plates approved and has options for meat lovers and vegans alike, is rapidly growing its footprint on the city, thanks to its recent expansion in the East Village and a new Upper East Side location scheduled to open tomorrow. Additional locations in Queens are also in the works; when they open, Bareburger will have nearly as many locations (10) as it does burger varieties (that would be 12). Read more
