Cravings (Formerly GoodFellas) Open – Financial District

May 17th, 2012

CravingsIt was back in December that we updated last on GoodFellas. Koshertopia has just confirmed that the store has opened. Located at 17 Trinity Place (between Morris & Exchange) Cravings is offering salads, sandwiches, personal pizzas and other lunch favorites. Cravings is supervised by the Orthodox Union (OU) and is be Chalav Yisrael. Since the departure of Milk St.,kosher consumers at FiDi have been craving a new kosher lunch option – let’s hope this one lasts.



Rosa’s Pizza no longer under supervision – Midtown

May 17th, 2012

Rosa's PizzaKoshertopia has confirmed that the popular pizza store, Rosa’s, located in the iconic Empire State Building (350 5th Ave) is no longer under supervision of the Orthodox Union (OU).



Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Opens – Upper East Side

April 23rd, 2012

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf UESThe CB&TL New York presence has just expanded to the Upper East Side with the opening of their first Upper East Side location at1469 3rd Avenue (at 83rd Street). The new store boasts an oatmeal bar and an outdoor patio with seating for 75 (just in time for summer). Unique to this location is also  a custom coffee and tea cellar that houses over 100 premier blends sourced from countries across the globe.

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
1469 3rd Avenue
New York, NY 10028



Off The Wall Yogurt Open – Upper East Side

April 23rd, 2012

Off The Wall YogurtThe Cedarhurst favorite has come to Manhattan. Located at 1053 2nd Ave. (between 55th & 56th St.) Off the Wall is under the Supervision of National Kosher Supervision (Rabbi Aharon D. Mehlman). The do it yourself store  is as fun as it gets for  self serve frozen yogurt. They offer a wide selection of flavors and toppings – perfect for a summer treat.

Off The Wall Yogurt
1053 2nd Avenue
New York, NY 10022



Cravings (formerly Goodfellas) Opening – Downtown

April 23rd, 2012

Goodfellas now CravingsIt was back in December that we updated last on GoodFellas. Koshertopia has just confirmed that the store has changed names and will now be known as Cravings. Located at 17 Trinity Place (between Morris & Exchange) the store plans to open this week. Offering salads, sandwiches, personal pizzas and other lunch favorites. Cravings will be supervised by the Orthodox Union (OU) and will be Chalav Yisrael. Since the departure of Milk Street, kosher consumers at FiDi have been craving a new kosher lunch option. Stay Tuned for Opening Updates



Gotham Burger Company Open – Teaneck

April 3rd, 2012

Gotham Burger Co.The Teaneck Kosher scene has grown again. Koshertopia has confirmed that Gotham Burger Co. has opened at 1383 Queen Anne Road under the Supervision of the RCBC. Gotham is an upscale-casual place offering burgers, french fries that are cut in-house, sliders, wings, chicken, steak sandwiches and non-dairy milkshakes. The restaurant is also employing a saucier to make various sauces from scratch.

Gotham Burger Co.
1383 Queen Anne Road
Teaneck. NJ 07666



Ladino Tapas Bar & Grill Open – Midtown West

April 3rd, 2012

LadinoKoshertopia has confirmed that Ladino Tapas Bar & Grill has opened at 940 Eighth Avenue (At Columbus Circle – 56th St.) under the supervision of the OU. The first kosher Tapas bar in Manhattan offers a variety of Tapas and a full bar below the $30 range. Ladino is also open during Chol Hamoed.

Ladino
940 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10019



Koshertopia’s 2012 Pesach Guide

March 22nd, 2012

Are you travelling and looking for kosher restaurants that will be open for Seder Night? Are you staying home but looking to have a kosher l’Pesach family dinner on Chol Hamoed? Or are you busy cooking for a houseful of guests and want to know which supermarkets have their Pesach lists online?

That’s where Koshertopia can help.

For the third year running we have been compiling a list of restaurants and supermarkets that are serving the kosher Pesach needs of consumers. (We hope we’ve captured all of them but please email us at info@koshertopia.com if we’ve missed one.) Please keep checking back as new information comes in or sign up for our emails, friend us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get all our latest updates.



Ladino Tapas – Midtown West

March 19th, 2012

Ladino TapasIt was only a matter of time until the Tapas craze hit the New York kosher scene. Koshertopia has confirmed that Ladino Tapas Bar & Grill is opening at 940 Eigth Avenue (corner of 55th St.). The first of its kind in Manhattan, Ladino will offer a range of Tapas and a full bar below the $30 range. Ladino will be under the supervision of the OU (Orthodox Union).

Stay tuned for opening details



Darna Makes a Comeback – Midtown East

March 12th, 2012

Darna 2 GoThe UWS favorite, Darna is back in the city, this time in Midtown East. Koshertopia has confirmed that Darna 2 Go has taken over the space at Green Olive, 300 East 45th Street (just off Second Ave.). The store offers dine-in and take out of all your Darna favorites – a Moroccon and Israeli inspired menu. The store is supervised by the Badatz Beit Yosef.

Darna 2 Go
300 East 45th Street
New York, NY 10017