When Takeo Shibatani visited the United States from Japan over a decade ago, he had his heart set on two things: surfing and opening a business. His dreams have since become a reality, and along the way, he unexpectedly also became a takoyaki master. For the uninitiated, takoyaki are Japanese octopus-filled battered balls—crisp on the […]
Kevin “Kev” Arca and Sha Khorshidpanah went from the Tesla showroom to the streets of Los Angeles, bringing the VOWburger brand of sustainability and conscious eating to hungry diners across LA. From delicious eats to their one-for-one meal model, these two are making an impact on their community and paving the way for others to […]
With the passing of a decade, there comes an unavoidable flurry of nostalgia along with a peaked curiosity for what might be looming on the horizon. By looking back at the last ten years of food trends, history offers insights and preparations to consider as we enter into this new era. We invite you to […]
Ken Bernard, co-owner of Sybil’s Bakery in Queens, was born in Georgetown, Guyana. His mother, a hairdresser by trade, came to New York City on a visa leaving her nine children behind. Two years later she was able to bring her children to New York, and they began selling Guyanese baked goods from their home […]
Yemen Café has become a central meeting place for people of all religions and ethnicities, and a gathering place for some fantastic Yemeni food. We sat down with Sid Nassir, whose family business has impacted two lucky communities of New York: one in downtown Brooklyn, and one in Bay Ridge. From the smiling faces seated […]
Handsome Rice, a Korean fast-casual restaurant located in Murray Hill, has turned our attention to the internationally famed Chef Hansong Kim. Hansong started his culinary career in Korea, where he quickly rose through the ranks and became a bit of a celebrity chef – publishing multiple cookbooks and making frequent television appearances. He still wanted […]
We had the opportunity to speak with Yajaira Saavedra from La Morada: a neighborhood staple in Mott Haven specializing in Oaxacan cuisine. Yajaira operates the restaurant with her mother, brother, and other family members. Aside from the phenomenal moles that put La Morada on the map, La Morada is known as a safe gathering space […]
Yiming Wang and Xian Zhang have made a name for themselves in the Chinese culinary scene with their Michelin-starred restaurant Café China, and the sequel restaurant China Blue. Their newest concept, Birds of Feather, is capturing the hearts of folks all across the Williamsburg area and beyond. Upon entering the space, you’ll be wowed by […]
When Micah Wexler and Mike Kassar opened their first Jewish deli in downtown L.A.’s Grand Central Market, they set out to push the traditional cuisine forward while simultaneously staying true to its roots. Four years and three locations later, Wexler’s has done just that: serving mouthwatering, nationally recognized food in a vibrant setting with custom-designed […]
We had the opportunity to chat with Ziyad Harmez, owner of Manousheh: a Lebanese flatbread shop in New York City. After moving to the United States for undergraduate and graduate school, Ziyad found himself craving his favorite Lebanese comfort food – piping hot bread fresh from the oven, topped with olive oil and zaatar. After […]
