Specialty Food Magazine


• July/August 2009

   Volume 39, NO. 6

Featured Articles
Food Trends: July/August 2009
Food Trends
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
Retail Operations
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
Retail Operations
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
Retail Operations
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
Retail Operations
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
Retail Operations
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
Retail Operations
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
Retail Operations
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
Retail Operations
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
Retail Operations
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
Retail Operations
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
Retail Operations
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
Prepared Food Recipes
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
Foodservice Operations
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
Retail Operations
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
Retail Operations
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
Retail Operations
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
Foodservice Operations
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
Member Profiles
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
Market Trends
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
Prepared Food Recipes
Updated American Dessert Classics

Merge vintage sweets with modern flavors to get these three evolutions of popular treats.

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