Olivia Jose
What’s the best thing about the New York Food? I can just imagine how many heads will turn when they see the picture of Chef Steve Myers and his wife dumping large amounts of dirty chicken into a large metal pot to cook on. This article will explain why this photo is so great:
This past Sunday night, Chef Steve Myers was spotted dining at “The Spotted Cat” in Manhattan. The Spotted Cat is a very popular bar and restaurant on the Lower East Side of Manhattan that offers a very casual and relaxed atmosphere. Many locals dine there and have become quite familiar with this restaurant and its delicious entrees. I was able to check out the dinner event for the second time in as many months.
Before we dig into the NYC Food scene, let me tell you about the “Manhattan Bands.” These are just groups of people, most of whom don’t necessarily live or work in Manhattan, who are famous for their love of food. Such groups are a loose collective of individuals with similar interests who hang out at bars, restaurants, and other establishments in Manhattan. You will occasionally see these groups walking around or going to parties. Sometimes, you’ll see a group like this and some random dude walking down the street.
During my last visit to NYC, I met up with three friends, and we all chose to order appetizers and drinks from the same restaurant. It wasn’t until much later that I learned that not only was the restaurant named for a famous chef but that the restaurant was also owned by one of the most controversial chefs in the world. That chef is none other than Jon Bon Jovi.
If you’re familiar with both Jon Bon Jovi and the NYC Food scene, then you know what a huge impact he has had on the city. For anyone who didn’t know, Jon Bon Jovi owns the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio. He is also the author or co-author of numerous bestselling novels, including Eat Pray Love, Viva Zapata, and Living with the Noise. In addition to owning his own line of books, he is also an owner of the Columbus Circle Casino and the nightclubs The Mansion and Bonnaroo. Now, if you didn’t already know, the reasons why he’s so popular in NYC are because of the numerous edible delicacies he serves at his restaurants, as well as the baseball team he is very involved with, the Cleveland Indians.
I met up with Steve Overmyer and asked him about the possibility of a Cleveland Indians vs. a New York City Food Experience. What we found out was that the idea wasn’t exactly theirs. However, they had both been in the process of working on a joint venture to bring this to the residents of New York City. So, the question remains, will this new attraction be like the old stadiums or a completely new venue? Will it be similar to Yankee Stadium or the new Yankee Stadium? What exactly will be different with this new attraction, aside from the food?
According to Steve Overmyer, the founder and CEO of C oy n’ Tail, Inc., one of the many partners involved in the New York Caterers & Restaurants plan, the idea is to create a similar food experience to Coney Island, but in New York City. The restaurant owners will serve up foods that have been created exclusively for the residents of New York, and not just any American-style food will be served up. What makes this so unique is that over 30 million tons of food waste are disposed of in the U.S. every year. This huge amount of food waste must be replaced, and this is where the idea comes from. The restaurant owners will source the raw ingredients directly from the producers and then create a gourmet menu using only the freshest ingredients, and then serve the gourmet food items at the same venues that used to sell the traditional American foods such as hamburgers and hot dogs.
It is hoped that this unique attraction will attract more of the local population into the area by offering an alternative to the traditional grocery stores across New York City. It is a win-win opportunity for both the owners of the venues and the community that is involved. In addition to helping to eliminate the garbage that was created in the city due to people throwing their food scraps in the trash, they will also help to beautify the areas around the venues. This means that instead of the trash being scattered all across the neighborhood, it will be contained in one location so that the residents of the area will have an area in which to go and enjoy themselves while looking for a good meal. This is a plan that has caught on in many cities around the world and can only mean good things for the future of New York City’s tourism industry. If you are interested in learning more about how you can save money by going to eat at a New York City food cart, you can find more information online.
