At the new Moxy Williamsburg, Bar Lab Hospitality has partnered with Mitchell Hochberg at Lightstone to open Mesiba, a Tel Aviv-inspired restaurant.  Meaning “party” in Hebrew, Mesiba takes inspiration from Bar Lab Hospitality’s founding partner Elad Zvi’s childhood memories of the diverse flavors of Israel, animated by the celebratory “breaking bread” culture of the Levant. Mesiba will feature contemporary Levantine cuisine and innovative, vibrant cocktails in an eclectic and lively design-forward atmosphere.   “It has been a longstanding dream of mine ..read more

By Allie Arnell and Joy Nemerson What could be better than plant-based protein? How about plant-based protein made from upcycled foods? The Upcycled CertifiedTM program highlights brands creating new, high-quality food products and ingredients from surplus food. Often plant-based by nature, upcycled foods are extending the plant-based food lifecycle further than ever. These plant-based products pack the punch when it comes to flavor, nutrition, and sustainability.   Milk Hope and Sesame Sesamemilk This Upcycled Certified sesame milk is made from the ultra-nutritious protein byproduct from ..read more

Hoteliers Jon Blanchard and Nicolo Rusconi of BLVD Hospitality, in partnership with ESI Ventures, are delighted to announce the re-launch of Santa Monica’s iconic hotel The Georgian.  Perched above the Santa Monica waterfront on Ocean Avenue, The Georgian has been a fixture of the Southern California coastline since its debut in 1933 and will re-open to the public on Monday, April 3rd 2023.   Steeped in the history of old Hollywood, the famed Art Deco property has seen several iterations over the years, with regular guests including Charlie Chaplin, Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe and Fi ..read more

Featured as one of the top reasons to visit Tampa this spring by Travel + Leisure, the inaugural Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival, brought to you by Breakthru Beverage and presented by GOYA Foods, is officially set to electrify the city beginning Wednesday, April 12th with demonstrations of culinary greatness and first-class entertainment. One major highlight of the festival is the riveting Chef Showdown, where some of the region’s top chefs will battle it out on Friday, April 14th. This year’s participating restaurants and competition lineup will include:   Battle Burger presented by ..read more

Four Diamond hotel debuts new South American-inspired menus exemplifying Chef Marcos Flores’ fusion of cultures, flavors, ingredients and culinary ingenuity On an unseasonably cool South Florida evening with a breeze that kept the humidity at bay, I nestled into the patio the Gala & Muse Bar—the signature restaurant of the Four Diamond Hilton Aventura Miami with breakfast, lunch and dinner seatings. Overlooking the downtown Aventura skyline and seated at a table directly adjacent to the pool deck, my al fresco evening at Gala promised to be a memorable one…and the experience did ..read more

There will be a free screening of A League Of Their Own in celebration of Women’s History Month at Olly Olly Market in Chelsea on Thursday, March 30 from 7-9pm.   The Pizza & A Movie series is hosted by Pizza Friendly Pizza who will be offering their full menu including their special Sicilian slices as well as Happy Hour Special: any 2 slices + a Narragansett tall boy for $15.   ‘A League of Their Own’ is a film about an all-female baseball team during the second World War starring stars Madonna, Geena Davis, Jon Lovitz & Tom Hanks. This film follows the stories about the tea ..read more

Honey Stinger®, the brand behind the delicious products that provide sports nutrition for every ambition, debuts the Honey Stinger Oat + Honey Bar.   Honey Stinger products are used and loved by NFL Star DeVonta Smith and fuel more than 1,000 professional and collegiate athletic teams; along with countless athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike.   Honey Stinger’s products are based on a simple system designed to fit the three nutritional categories any active person needs – Prepare, Perform and Recover.  The new bar fits into the Prepare category and features a delicious pre-wor ..read more

Härth Restaurant, located in the heart of Fairfax County’s business district at Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, has unveiled a new international culinary team and a refreshed take on the restaurant’s menu that now includes dinner service. Inspired by its namesake, Härth provides a warm, welcoming atmosphere anchored around its wood-burning oven where locals, guests, and groups alike can gather over seasonal food and drinks sourced from local partners.   At the helm of the restaurant’s new food and beverage team is Executive Chef Laurent Hollaender along with Executive Sous Chef Cassie Sargen ..read more

The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show®, the foodservice industry’s premier event, today announced the 42 recipients of the 2023 Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards®. Each year, the FABI Awards program celebrates industry-altering products that shape what’s new and next for the future of food and beverage. New this year, eight of the FABI Awardees have been selected by the judges as FABI Favorites as the most groundbreaking and influential of the year. The National Restaurant Association Show brings together more restaurant and hospitality buyers and equipment manufacture ..read more

SNAX-Sational Brands’ premiere popcorn brand Cookie Pop and Candy Pop officially launch CEREAL POP MADE WITH COCOA PEBBLES®  into PUBLIX grocery retailers, along with CEREAL POP MADE WITH FRUITY PEBBLES® , Florida’s premiere grocery store chain,  available now.  Additional retail chains are scheduled to onboard the dynamic duo this spring.  Just in time for national Cereal Day March 7th, Cereal Pop COCOA PEBBLES®, its second flavor edition to roll out, is now available in Publix stores in a 5.25oz limited edition release, retailing at $4.79 to $4.89.   Cereal Pop teame ..read more