It’s in the final stages of completion – Prime Butcher Baker, or “BB Prime” will be the fourth location in New York for the The Prime Group. Koshertopia has confirmed that their latest endeavor is located at 1572 Second Avenue (between 81st & 82nd). The store will offer fresh cuts of meat, fish, a range of home-syle food as well as freshly baked pastries and breads. The store will be supervised with the Orthodox Union (OU).
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The Prime Group, Manhattan’s most upscale kosher catering group is at it again. Koshertopia has confirmed that their latest endeavor will be unique amongst the kosher scene in New York City. The Prime Hospitality Group is close to finishing construction on a butchery & bakery. The store will be supervised with the Orthodox Union (OU).
When we were growing up, our Chanukah gifts always increased (for the better) each night of Chanukah. With the third candle behind us, we wanted to share our GIFT to you, our loyal fans: You can win $1,000 gift certificate valid at any of Prime Hospitality’s three locations in NYC (Prime Grill, Solo & Prime Ko)!
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Move over Solo, Cafe Rieu is back at the Sony Atrium. Koshertopia has confirmed that Cafe Rieu (inside Sony Atrium) at 550 Madison Avenue is under the supervision of Rabbi Aharon Mehlman (National Kosher Supervision). Exclusively offering Illy Coffee, Rieu has a great selection of baked goods, pastries, sandwiches, paninis, soups, and pastas prepared by Chef Daniel Dorado.
I was recently able to check out Solo, a single floor restaurant within the Sony building.
Solo
The glowing outside wall is extremely interesting and unique. Not only does it change colors, but there are olive oil bottles placed within the glass. If you are lucky enough to be seated at a table near the wall, your table will be cast with a gentle glow all night.
Some of the inside décor failed to impress me. I expected more from a restaurant whose hype was as big as Solo’s. A hostess station greets you upon your arrival; a bar with four stools are located directly behind it. This is a perfect place to get a drink while waiting for your table or party to arrive. It’s too close to the actual patrons for me to validate that it’s a separate bar. The dining areas, of various sizes, are separated by sliding etched glass doors. This would make this restaurant a coveted location for business meetings or an event that requires privacy. Since this restaurant is in midtown I can see how it would be useful for business meetings and more privacy.
On my way to scope out the bathroom and to see if it was noteworthy for this column (it is clean and decorated) I noticed the washing station. It is very clean and nice and has small bread pieces next to it. Discreet and well positioned in the back.
Some other noteworthy mentions: The lights dimmed at 7:30pm. The chatter of clientele filled the air; there was no music. The tables were close together and the noise seemed loud at times. There were diecut tealights on the tables with small candles.
Solo
The new Prime Grill location, Prime KO is completing construction and plans to be open within a few weeks. Stay tuned for opening details and specials.
Koshertopia has confirmed that Solo will re-open on Monday, March 15th. Closed for over two weeks by the Building Department after glass fell from the roof of the Sony atrium (which houses Solo) during a Purim party on Saturday night.
The Sony Plaza which contains Solo Restaurant has been closed due to glass falling from the roof of the Sony atrium during a Purim party on Saturday night. Sony has been fined $25,000 by the Department of Buildings. Repairs are underway and management has informed Koshertopia that the restaurant hopes to re-open on Monday.
