UrbanSpace Debuts New Outdoor Food Market

The seasonal pop-up - sweet tooth edition in the garment district.

UrbanSpace has done it again! Grab your friends and your appetites and head to the month long food fest in New York’s famous Garment District. From 39th to 41st streets on Broadway you’ll find a creative blend of vendors that are taking part in this event that is part greenmarket and part country fair.  But you’ll want to hurry because this pop-up only runs from September 15th – October 17th, 2014.

Since we went in-between lunch and dinner, we focused on the sweetness and the cheesy offerings. While it’s impossible to eat at all the amazing vendors in one go, here’s the few of the culinary delights we sampled and enjoyed.
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Raymi Peruvian Kitchen and Pisco Bar kicks off NYC Quinoa Week in Style

NYC Quinoa Week runs from Monday, April 28 to Saturday, May 3rd.

The United Nations had named 2013 the year of the quinoa, and after experiencing a six course quinoa focused dinner at Raymi there’s no question in our mind as to why. Not only is quinoa  well known for its health benefits and gluten free quality, but this native seed of Peru has been cultivated there in the highlands for more than 3000 years.
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Bea Launches an Exquisite New Brunch Menu

Artisanal cocktails, small plates, and a delicious weekend brunch discovery.

This weekend we had the pleasure of checking out the new brunch menu at Bea, the brainchild of Sotir Zonea. This delightful bar and restaurant is adjacent to the theater district and is thus a perfect option if you’re looking for a bite to eat before or after a show. Warmly greeted by the big smiles of several staff members as we walked in, the environment was instantly inviting, with lots of natural greenery and flowers as well. There’s also a lovely adjacent sky lit courtyard with a 37-year-old tree and flowing fountain. Adding to the delightful environment, there are a couple of old black and white movies playing on the walls.
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