News
Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Koshertopia announced back in October that Prime Grill was opening a new location on the Upper West Side. Since then we’ve had many questions:- where, when etc. We are happy to confirm that the new restaurant, ‘Prime KO’ is under construction set to open towards the end of February beginning of March.
Prime KO will be a moderately priced Japanese Steakhouse with a full sushi bar. There are 2 party rooms available that can accommodate up to 100 people and restaurant capacity is up to 160 people. Prime KO will also be offering prepaid Shabbat meals every week.
 The new restaurant is located at 217 West 85th Street (off Broadway).
Tags: Japanese, Prime Grill, Prime KO, Steakhouse, sushi, Upper West Side
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Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Koshertopia has confirmed that two locations of the very popular chain are certified Kosher. One located at 688 Avenue of the Americas (22nd Street) and the other at 210 E 14th Street. Both are Glatt Kosher certified Kosher under the supervision of Rabbi Israel Mayer Steinberg of Vaad Harabanim Lemeshmeret Hakashrut.Â
Chickpea, best known for their delicious falafel and hummus bakes all of their signature dishes on site, giving them flavorful results without adding unnecessary fats.
Tags: Chickpea, Falafel, Hummus, Rabbi Israel Mayer Steinberg
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Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Back in August we announced that Little Lad’s was no longer under supervision, we have confirmed that they are once again certified Kosher under Rabbi Israel Mayer Steinberg of Vaad Haarabonim Lemeshmeret Hakashrut.
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Thursday, January 14th, 2010
Not too long ago, Koshertopia reported that the Diamond Dairy located in the Diamond District had closed. As we lose one restaurant, another opens. Recently, Gan Eden by Jacob has opened at 74 West 47th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenue, on the third floor). They will be offering Bukharian and middle eastern style food for sit down or takeout.
They are under the supervision of Kehila Kashrut
Tags: Bukharian, Diamond District, Gan Eden by Jacob, Meat, Middle Eastern
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Thursday, January 14th, 2010
Koshertopia has confirmed that the popular ORGANIC AVENUE (101 Stanton Street, between Ludlow and Orchard) will soon be certified under the Orthodox Union (OU). All the products in Organic Avenue are environmentally sustainable, as is the store itself. They offer raw vegan food made fresh daily, smoothies, raw juices, snacks and much more. This will be the first 100% organic store to be kosher certified in Manhattan – stay tuned for more information.
Tags: Juice, Ludlow, Orchard, Organic Avenue, Smoothie, Snack, Stanton Street, vegan
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
Koshertopia has confirmed the Hummus Kitchen on 9th Ave (768 9th Ave.) is no longer under the Supervison of United Kosher Supervision (UKS). The Manager, Maor, reported to Koshertopia that indeed the meat that is being used is certified glatt, but the restaurant does not have supervision.
 Hummus Kitchen on the Upper East Side remains kosher dairy under the UKS.
Tags: dairy, Hummus, Hummus Kitchen, Meat, UKS, United Kosher Supervision
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
Koshertopia has cofirmed that The Diamond Dairy, a kosher hotspot in the Diamond District ( in the back mezzanine of the jewelry exchange on 4 W. 47th Street) has closed its doors for good.  For close to 60 years, the diner, a hidden gem in the Diamond Distrcit, had been serving up Ashkenazic style Jewish food to the many emloyees in the area as well as many tourists and passersby.Â
Tags: Closed, dairy, Diamond Dairy, Diner, Midtown
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
It seems that the latest addition to the Upper East Side Kosher eateries, Turquoise Seafood Restaurant, is set to close. It is unclear the final date, but the OU has removed their hashgachah effective immediately.
Additionally, if you call the Turqousie number, the message says that they are closed for “re-organization.” As history has shown us, the words reorganization and renovation seem to mean that the restaurant will close.
In this case it can also mean that they will revert back to a non-kosher seafood restaurant.
Stay tuned for additional information.
Tags: Closing, Fish, Turquoise, Upper East Side
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Monday, October 26th, 2009
Koshertopia announced a few weeks ago that Aroma Pizza NYC was soon to be opening and we are pleased to share the good news that the newest addition to midtown’s dairy option is open and busy.
Aside from their pizzas, salad and sushi, make sure to check out their hummus bar.
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Monday, October 26th, 2009
It took a while, but today is the day that Circa opens their second location downtown on Fulton Street.
Circa Downtown will offer much of the same that Circa Midtown offers, including salads, sushi and pasta. They will also be offering smoothies and shakes.
They are located at 111 Fulton Street.
Tags: Circa-NY, downtown, Midtown, OU, Salad, sushi
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