Archive for September, 2009

Colbeh Moving Down the Block

Monday, September 14th, 2009

It seems that Colbeh (in Manhattan) is moving, but not too far. They will be moving down the block to 32 West 39th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenue.

The new venue will offer more seating and will include a large party room, sushi bar and traditional alcoholic bar.

This move will take place sometime in mid-August. Stay tuned for more…





Hummus Place Multiplying on the UWS

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Hummus Place is getting ready to open their fifth location in Manhattan and their second location on the UWS. They will be opening the new Hummus Place at 2608 Broadway between 98th and 99th Street in what was once La Creperie.

This location should be open sometime in August. More details to follow…





Summer is here – time to SCREME

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Screme Gelato (known in Israel as Aldo) has arrived to New York and is under the Supervision of Rabbi Aaron D. Mehlman. According to their website “just one taste of Screme and you’ll be an addict”.Screme’s Gelato is both healthy and natural. All Screme products are made without any oil, preservatives, or food coloring.

Screme currently has 1 location open:
234 w 42nd St (In The Madame Tussauds museum)

With another location opening tonight:
2030 Broadway – Opening TONIGHT – July 20th

AND one more in middle of being constructed
300 E 64th St – Opening September 15th

With 54 branches worldwide they finally made it to the Big Apple.





Soom Soom to the UWS

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Kosher-NY has confirmed that the new hummus cafe on 72nd St. is being supervised by Rabbi Yaakov Spivak.

Soom Soom is located on 72nd St. (Between Columbus Ave. and Broadway). They will be serving hummus, falafel and all the other vegetarian fare that these hummus cafes have to offer.

Soom Soom becomes yet another Kosher restauarant opening on 72nd St. – Maybe the return to 72nd Street is on.





Yolato Gelato Loses its Hashgachah

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Kosher-NY has confirmed that all Yolato Gelato locations are no longer under Hashgacah. The 2 Manahattan locations were previously under the Supervision of Rabbi Andre Malek.





Circa-NY To Open New Location

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Kosher-NY has confirmed that Circa-NY will be opening another location in addition to their midtown location. The new location will be located at 111 Fulton Street, between William Street and Dutch Street and should be up and running by September 1st.

If you remember, earlier in the year we reported that 111 Fulton Street would be the flagship location of the Rype franchise, which was undertaken by the proprietors of Circa-NY. After speaking with Circa-NY it seems that the Rype idea will not come to fruition as expected.