Specialty Food Magazine
• July/August 2009
Volume 39, NO. 6
Food Trends: July/August 2009
This month we look at webcam wine tastings, local-sourcing solutions, a chocolate-fueledrace car and more.
Angelina's Metro Market
Fresh, wholesome and organic—these aren’t words you’d normally apply to jet-side dining, but this retailer at LaGuardia Airport delivers high-quality ...
New York's Other Little Italy
The shops of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn have been offering authentic Italian foods in traditional settings for decades.
New (and Improved) Boxed Wines
With more variety, better producers and the power marketing combo of great pricing and a compelling sustainability story, it’s no ...
Stirring Up Success
Bill Creelman and Gil MacLean took a great idea—their line of all-natural cocktail mixers—and gave it a new name, a ...
Back in Vogue
From home-style meals such as chicken and dumplings to retro sweets and wallet-friendly wines, discover foods that are returning to ...
Sweet Treats for Holiday Gift Baskets
Gourmet escapism and old-fashioned nostalgia are big purchasing themes for the season. Tap into these trends with the more than ...
Cheese Rinds 101
Understanding how and why rinds are created is the first step in demystifying cheese for your staff and your customers.
Pushing Ahead
Keeping the spirit of a small fourth-generation store while adding e-retailing, an upscale wine shop and a major expansion takes ...
EVEN MORE Low-Cost Service Tips for High-Stress Times
In the third installment of this three-part series, you’ll learn actionable communication tips and strategies for boosting customer satisfaction and ...
Where the Ex-Pats Shop
People from all over the globe live in New York City. But where do they shop when they yearn for ...
What's New in Fair Trade Products
Vanilla from India, wine from Argentina and bananas from Ecuador are all part of a new wave of products and ...
A Guide to Latin American Desserts
From churros and flan to dulce de leche and helado (ice cream), these traditional treats are increasingly satisfying consumers’ sweet ...
Haute Dogs
Healthful ingredients, creative preparation and recession-friendly prices have made gourmet hot dogs big business in New York. Here’s where to ...
Marlow & Daughters
This Williamsburg, Brooklyn shop is designed to look as if it’s from another time, with its nostalgic decor and workers ...
Food Garb
Sustainable materials, cleaner labels, functional containers and, of course, eye-catching design are just a few ways to make your packaging ...
Going Organic in the Deli
Organic meats, cheeses and sides are giving specialty retailers another way to differentiate themselves from the mainstream. But is this ...
Value-Oriented Catering Strategies
From tweaking portion sizes and ingredient choices to delivering creative serving and location options, top caterers share their best tips ...
The Ice Cream Man
After just one year in business, Ben Van Leeuwen, the 25-year-old founder of New York City’s Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice ...
Sipping Regularly
Value-priced imports and premium domestics are just a few of the factors driving sales in the wine category. 
Updated American Dessert Classics
Merge vintage sweets with modern flavors to get these three evolutions of popular treats.

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