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Eater
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Eater
Would You Try This Brooklyn Ice Cream Made to Taste Like Breast Milk?
is a born-and-raised New Yorker who is an editor for Eater's Northeast region and Eater New York, was the former Eater Austin editor for 10 years, and often writes about food and pop culture. Breast milk ice cream isn't a new thing, but it's new for OddFellows where you'll be able to find the controversial flavor at the New York City ice cream shop now through Sunday, August 10. The ice cream that is meant to taste like it's made with breast milk is a collaboration with baby goods company Frida. The 'artificially flavored' ice cream is noted as not being made with actual human breast milk; rather, the listed ingredients include liposomal bovine colostrum, which is the milk female cows produce right after giving birth. The flavor is described as a 'slightly sweet, faintly salty treat complete with hints of honey and a dash of colostrum.' It's available at the OddFellows in Dumbo shop at 44 West Street, at Dock Street. A restaurant from Paris is coming near Bryant Park Parisian specialty food market and delicatessen Fauchon is going to be opening a restaurant in New York City in the fall. It'll be found in Midtown across from Bryant Park at 1100 Sixth Avenue at West 42nd Street. It'll be open for breakfast, lunch, and brunch; the cafe will offer takeout coffee, baked goods, sandwiches, and salads. This isn't Fauchon's first time in the city — the company, which was founded in Paris in 1996, had opened three stores in New York City in the early 2000s, but those eventually closed. Meanwhile, nearby, longtime restaurant Bryant Park Grill is in a headstrong battle over its expired lease, where chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten is planning to open a new restaurant. Desserts at Fauchon. Fauchon New kebab spot in East Village The co-owners of East Village Indian restaurant Ishq are opening a new fast-casual Indian restaurant focused on kebabs this week. KebabishQ (styled as KEBABISHQ) is debuting at 128 Second Avenue, near St. Marks Place, on Wednesday, August 6. Co-owners Vamshi Adi (who is the executive chef) and Neel Mittal's menu is simple: halal charbroiled kebabs. Options include chicken (like ghost chile), lamb (i.e. seekh), shrimp (lahsooni), and vegetables (paneer mirch, soya reshmi) that are either wrapped in paratha or served on top of pulao or fries (plain, masala, or peri peri). Then there are chutneys, dahi puri, kulfi, and more. The small space includes room for some dine-in counter seats, and the kitchen claims it'll get everything ready to be served in less than 10 minutes.
Yahoo
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival Presented by Invesco QQQ Unveils Star-Packed 2025 Lineup for October 15–19 Festival
Tickets On Sale July 30th for NYC's Premier Wine & Food Festival Featuring Bobby Flay, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, José Andrés, Alex Guarnaschelli, Martha Stewart, Brooklyn Beckham, Brie Larson, Kwame Onwuachi, Alice Waters and in the Historic Seaport in Partnership with Event Zero Foundation, James Beard Foundation, a21 and Seaport Entertainment Group. NEW YORK, July 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (NYCWFF) today announces its spectacular 18th annual programming lineup in its new home, the Seaport, one of New York City's most historic and dynamic neighborhoods. Now anchored at the Invesco QQQ Festival Campus in the Seaport, the annual Festival promises an enhanced guest experience in a dynamic new setting. This move reflects NYCWFF's continued evolution while honoring its long-standing partnership with Food Network and its mission to celebrate the very best in food, drink and entertainment. The 2025 Festival will feature 60+ events and more than 300 of today's top chefs, culinary personalities, mixologists, winemakers, content creators and celebrities—from walk-around tastings and cocktail parties to exclusive dinners, brunches, master classes and the return of FoodieCon®. To purchase tickets, visit This year, the Festival begins a bold new chapter with acclaimed chef and restaurateur Jean-Georges Vongerichten joining as Culinary Host. As part of his role, he'll help spotlight the culinary community at the Seaport's Tin Building and Pier 17 through a series of special dining experiences and chef collaborations. His participation complements a lineup that brings together James Beard Award-winners, Michelin-recognized chefs, beloved Food Network personalities, rising culinary talents and purpose-driven partners across dynamic tastings, panels, pop-ups and more. Since its inception, the Festival has raised more than $14.8 million for charitable causes and this year's Festival will support the Event Zero Foundation's mission to inspire and guide event organizers, businesses and communities toward sustainable practices as well as the James Beard Foundation's mission to lead chefs and the broader culinary industry towards a new standard of excellence. "2025 marks a transformative milestone for NYCWFF as we move to the historic Seaport, launching a bold new chapter of immersive, waterfront culinary experiences," said Lee Brian Schrager, Festival Founder and Chief Communications Officer and SVP of Corporate Social Responsibility for Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits. "This vibrant neighborhood is the perfect backdrop for our reimagined Festival, blending the charm of old New York with the energy of today's culinary innovation. I've wanted to bring the Festival to the Seaport since it opened 15 years ago, and I'm thrilled we're finally here, with all our signature events within two blocks. It feels great to be in a true neighborhood that celebrates creativity, community and culinary excellence. It's a fresh start and an opportunity to reintroduce the Festival in an exciting new way. I'm especially excited to collaborate with my longtime friend Jean-Georges on this new chapter and deeply grateful to the chefs, partners and passionate fans who continue to support us year after year. As always, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits will be the exclusive beverage provider, giving guests the opportunity to taste and sip some of the finest wines and spirits from around the globe." "As stewards of the hospitality industry, a21 is inspired to not just be a part of this celebration of food and community, but to help steer the event to grander prestige," said Brett Friedman, Founder and CEO of a21. "With the addition of the James Beard Foundation and Event Zero Foundation, the event will evolve through its vibrant talent while creating a positive impact throughout the city with an emphasis on sustainability in the culinary industry." Premier Events Return With A Star-Studded Lineup The Festival will kick-off the weekend at the Invesco QQQ Festival Campus in the Seaport with A Taste of the Tin Building, hosted by Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Gregory Gourdet, and featuring music by celebrity favorite DJ Cassidy. This immersive evening will take place inside Jean-Georges' dazzling culinary marketplace, the Tin Building, rooted in global flavors, cultural discovery and bold creativity, making it the perfect place to launch a weekend of extraordinary taste. The iconic fan-favorite that has served as the cornerstone of NYCWFF for over 16 years, Blue Moon Burger Bash returns, hosted by Rachael Ray and Brooklyn Beckham, presented by Pat LaFrieda Meats. The festival's iconic burger bacchanal, amped up in partnership with features the best burgers across the boroughs, plus a special hot dog recipe created by Rachael Ray and Brooklyn Beckham's Cloud23 hot sauce. The Festival's marquee slate continues with the fan-favorite Grand Tasting, the ultimate tour of NYC's best bites and restaurants, Southern Glazer's vast selection of wines and spirits and Food Network personalities. And because there are not enough hours in a day to feast your senses on everything at Grand Tasting, this year the Festival is offering a new Grand Tasting evening session hosted by Food Network star chefs Bobby Flay and Brooke Williamson with the option to add on VIP Experience to a special steak focused event at Carne Mare hosted by Andrew Carmellini. An incredible variety of themed tastings and celebrations follow, including Asian Night Market hosted by Padma Lakshmi and Jean-Georges Vongerichten; A Taste of Tomorrow, an elegant evening spotlighting James Beard Foundation Award–winning chefs and fine wines, hosted by Marcus Samuelsson; Caviar, Cocktails & Champagne hosted by Antonia Lofaso at the WSA Building; and Catch of the Day, a seafood-centric feast presented by Modelo and hosted by Andrew Zimmern that pays homage to the host venue's history as the site of the original Fulton Fish Market. Red sauce lovers can rejoice at Sunday Supper, presented by Peroni and hosted by influencers "The Pasta Queen" Nadia Caterina Munno and Lil Mo Mozzarella. Whether you're craving elevated luxury or street food swagger, NYCWFF's signature events promise unforgettable moments for every appetite. Creator Connect: FoodieCon® 2025 Back by popular demand, this year's FoodieCon® — a specially curated space where social culinary creators take center stage — features live demos, panels, discussions and tastings led by tastemakers including "The Pasta Queen" Nadia Caterina Munno, Olivia Tiedemann, Brian Can't Stop Eating, Karissa Dumbacher, The Golden Balance, Cheffin with Zach, The Vegan Bubby Elle and more. Guests will have facetime with their favorite foodie creators in an engaging format with bites provided by NYC's trendiest restaurants. Cookbooks IRL 2025 also introduces a host of exciting cookbook authors, from legendary culinarians to unexpected fresh faces. The year's most talked-about cookbook authors and culinary storytellers will be hosting exclusive signings, menus and demo-led tastings inspired by the books themselves. Confirmed titles include Party People by Brie Larson and Courtney McBroom, Entertaining by Martha Stewart, I Regret Almost Everything: A Memoir by Keith McNally, Russ & Daughters by Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper, Parm to Table by Christian Petroni, The Blue Food Cookbook by Andrew Zimmern, Padma's All American by Padma Lakshmi and A School Lunch Revolution: A Cookbook by Alice Waters. An Elevated Table: Exclusive Intimate Dinners This year, NYCWFF debuts its most exclusive dinner series yet—a handpicked collection of one-night-only culinary experiences hosted by the world's most celebrated chefs. These intimate evenings offer rare access to top talent over bespoke menus and expert wine and spirit pairings provided by Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits. Highlights include Alice Waters and Dan Kluger, Paul Carmichael and Kwame Onwuachi, Michael White and Andrew Zimmern, Daniel Boulud and George Ruan, and a once-in-a-lifetime dinner for 12 with José Andrés. Additional exclusive dining experiences feature Rachael Ray, Eric Ripert, Tony Shalhoub, Vikas Khanna, Alain Ducasse, Alex Guarnaschelli and more. The festival's Headquarter Hotel centrally located within walking distance to the Invesco QQQ Festival Campus in the Seaport, The Wall Street Hotel, provides attendees with luxurious digs for the duration of the festivities. The Bank of America Ticket Presale runs through Tuesday, July 29 for eligible cardholders. Bank of America is the official bank partner of NYCWFF and cardholders can access special benefits including priority entry and exclusive discounts at General Tickets On Sale: Wednesday, July 30 at Follow @NYCWFF Instagram, Facebook and X, and @NYCWineFoodFestival on TikTok. For more information, please email nycwff@ Images and interviews are available upon request. Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival is hosted by and benefits Event Zero Foundation and the James Beard Foundation. Over the past 17 years, the Festival has generated more than $14.8 million in net proceeds for its charitable causes. Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is the exclusive provider of wine and spirits at the Festival. In November 2022, BizBash named the Festival the #1 Food & Restaurant Industry event in New York for the 10th year in a row. More information on the Festival can be found at Follow @NYCWFF on Facebook, X and Instagram and on TikTok at @NYCWineFoodFestival. Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is the world's preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, building brands for moments that matter. The multi-generational, family-owned Company has operations in 47 U.S. markets and Canada, as well as brokerage operations through its Southern Glazer's Travel Retail Sales & Export Division in the Caribbean, Central and South America. In 2024, Southern Glazer's was recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America's Greatest Workplaces for Women. Southern Glazer's urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve, and enjoy its products responsibly. For more information visit Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram @sgwinespirits. a21 a21 is a full-service live experience agency, specializing in event operations, production, marketing, corporate sales, and brand activations for live experiences. Founded in 2006, a21's portfolio includes internationally recognized events and festivals in South Florida and throughout the US: Food Network South Beach & New York City Wine & Food Festivals, Sunfest, Palm Beach Wine & Food Festival, Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival, Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival, Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, Heritage Fire, and Whiskies of the World National Tours, AMP's suite of Art Fairs, International Wine & Spirits Competition and more. Learn more at *Invesco is not affiliated with the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival or any of the individuals, brands or companies mentioned; nor should this be construed as an endorsement for any of the individuals, brands or companies mentioned. View source version on Contacts nycwff@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data


New York Post
13-07-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Seaport Entertainment mulling offers for 250 Water St. vacant lot
All summer eyes are on Seaport Entertainment Group, which is mulling offers for its valuable 1.1-acre vacant lot at 250 Water St., even as it grapples with losses at the Seaport's Tin Building. After Howard Hughes Corp. spun off SEG last summer, it wasn't clear what the new owners would do with 250 Water St., a short stroll from the Seaport's busy Pier 17, where HHC spent years planning and winning city approvals for a new, mixed-use project. 3 A rendering of the proposed Seaport Tower at 250 Water St. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill 3 Original design of 250 Water Street featured two tall towers on a podium base. Howard Hughes Corporation/SOM We predicted in January that SEG, which is not in the development business, would put the site up for sale. Two months later, they tapped JLL to sift offers, Crains reported. Seaport CEO Anton Nikodemus said in a conference call that more than 130 'potential buyers or partners' expressed interest. Now, sources told Realty Check, they've winnowed the list down to three or four, but no names have yet emerged. SEG didn't respond to multiple requests for comment. Meanwhile, SEG just took what it called an 'administrative step' to 'complete the process' of a plan it announced in January to 'internalize food and beverage operations at many of our wholly-owned and joint venture-owned restaurants.' The publicly traded company announced on June 30 it 'terminated' the Tin Building management agreement with Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Creative Culinary Management Company. 3 Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Tamara Beckwith Vongerichten Management CEO Lois Freedman explained to us, 'What was more a management agreement now is a licensing agreement.' SEG earlier said it took a $33 million loss on the Tin Building in 2024. Although a small section was closed off, it remains open and its House of the Red Pearl restaurant remains a hot Chinese destination.


Style Blueprint
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Style Blueprint
The 7 Best Nashville Restaurants with Vegan Options
Share with your friends! Pinterest LinkedIn Email Flipboard Reddit You don't have to dine at a vegan restaurant to find incredible plant-based meals in Nashville. From upscale hotel bars to acclaimed chef-driven kitchens, these restaurants are proof that veggies are having a serious moment — no modifications required. Drusie & Darr at The Hermitage Hotel Location: Downtown More Info: At this iconic hotel restaurant led by Jean-Georges Vongerichten, the vegetable-forward dishes are as refined as the setting. Start with the sunflower seed dip served with colorful crudités and fresh basil, then order the roasted cauliflower entrée with turmeric tahini, herbs, and goji berries. SB Tip: Don't skip the market carrots with roasted garlic and paprika. Pin L27 at The Westin Nashville Neighborhood: Downtown More Info: Executive Chef Mark Vuckovich is passionate about seasonal produce, and it shows. Whether you're attending a rooftop wine dinner or trying a pop-up like The Emo Cowgirl (running now through August 31), expect innovative plant-based dishes like herbed carrot salad with grilled peaches, charred eggplant risotto, and wild mushroom toast. On the pop-up menu: summer succotash served over grilled tofu and a sweet potato tartine. Pin Pin Bad Idea Neighborhood: East Nashville More Info: Known for funky wines and Lao-influenced small plates, East Nashville's Bad Idea always has something unexpected on the menu. Try the laab tao hu — crispy tofu with lemongrass and lime — or mok seitan with banana flour seitan, golden beet, and peach. Pin Lyra Neighborhood: East Nashville More Info: This beloved modern Middle Eastern restaurant delivers major flavor with plant-based options like hummus topped with chili turnips and candied onions, grilled broccolini with black tahina and harissa dust, crispy potatoes with Aleppo, and beet salad with sumac. Pin Audrey Neighborhood: East Nashville More Info: Audrey's Appalachian-inspired menu includes Anson Mills rice peas with spring vegetables and preserved tomato, plus some of the city's most elegant veggie-forward starters, including simple dishes like heirloom tomatoes with basil. Pin Noko Neighborhood: East Nashville More Info: This sleek wood-fired Japanese restaurant offers a range of craveable veggie starters like crispy Brussels in sesame dressing, wok-charred Szechuan green beans, and broccolini in lemongrass garlic chili. Or, order the veggie plate for a seasonal sampler. Pin Chauhan Ale & Masala House Neighborhood: The Gulch More Info: At this vibrant Indian eatery from Maneet Chauhan, don't miss the kale pakora chaat with mango-mint chutney, rich vegetable korma in a saffron-cashew sauce, and crispy Brussels sprouts. Pair it all with warm, fluffy naan. Pin Nashville's not-so-secret secret? Fine dining and plant-based plates go hand in hand. ********** Still hungry for more? Sign up for our daily emails to stay in the know. About the Author Kate Feinberg Kate Feinberg is StyleBlueprint's Associate Editor & Sponsored Content Specialist, based in Nashville. Kate is a plant-based foodie, avid runner, and fantasy reader.


New York Post
28-04-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Bryant Park Grill's future in doubt after judge's ruling boots iconic eatery in favor of famed chef
The increasingly toxic struggle to control the popular Bryant Park Grill is leaving a bitter taste for hungry visitors to the iconic Midtown oasis. The nonprofit Bryant Park Corporation (BPC), which manages the park, is booting longtime Grill operator Ark Restaurants in favor of world-famed chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. But Ark owner Michael Weinstein says he won't vacate the glass-enclosed eatery and two small outdoor cafes despite their leases expiring this month, as he presses a court case seeking to overturn the decision. Weinstein told The Post he has no intention of shutting down the Grill and its satellites as 'long as we're in litigation.' 3 Michael Weinstein, owner of the Bryant Park Grill, is suing several entities including Bryant Park Corporation, which is replacing the restaurant with an eatery from superstar chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Gabi Porter Weinstein ran the Grill for 30 years. He's suing the park corporation, Vongerichten's management company Seaport Entertainment Group, the Parks Department which has the final say over an operator, and the New York Public Library, whose main building abuts the Grill's space and has an advisory say. His state Supreme Court filing says the corporation's 'flawed' selection process was designed to choose Vongerichten from the outset and that BPC president Daniel Biederman sought to run the park as his 'personal domain.' But in rejecting Ark's separate request for an injunction to block its ouster last week, Judge Anar Rathod Patel basically called Ark and Weinstein sore losers, saying, 'Mere dissatisfaction with a competitive outcome does not constitute bad faith.' Following Patel's ruling, 'The park intends to exercise its right to proceed to an eviction' of Ark from the site, Biederman said. Bryant Park Grill, at the park's eastern end, has 4,900 square feet indoors and nearly as much space on the roof for alfresco dining. It's one of the nation's highest-volume restaurants with $25 million in annual revenue. 3 The corporation believes Michelin-starred Vongerichten would bring greater prestige and greater revenue to the park over time. Tamara Beckwith The BPC issued a request for proposals to take over the leases for the Grill and the small cafes last year, in advance of their expirations this spring. Eleven would-be operators submitted proposals. The corporation chose Seaport Entertainment Group (SEG) because it believes Michelin-starred, internationally famous Vongerichten would bring greater prestige and greater revenue to the park over time, even though SEG would pay less in rent at the outset than Ark was paying. SEG's proposal 'presents the best combination of operating record, financial strength, and creative talent in the food and design field,' Biederman told Community Board 5. 3 Bryant Park Grill, at the park's eastern end, has 4,900 square feet indoors and nearly as much space on the roof for alfresco dining in warm weather. Steve Cuozzo According to Ark's court filing, Vongerichten's team might need to close the Grill for 10 months or longer for a redesign — to which the BPC would contribute $2 million, which Ark called 'improper' as it was not offered to any of the other applicants. But no shutdown is imminent. Biederman told The Post, 'Weinstein is pulling a wide variety of legal moves to over-stay his lease, so he'll probably stay there for spring and maybe summer months.'