Neighborhood Watch

SushiSamba Introduces New Dessert; Manhattan Cocktail Classic Gala Next Week

Boerum Hill: The Van Horn Sandwich Shop opens their new patio tomorrow, which not only opens up the space but also doubles it! [Fork in the Road/VV]


Flatiron: Hill Country Chicken will start delivering from today onwards. Orders will be taken between midday and 9 p.m. daily, and delivered right to your door. [Grub Street]


Gramercy: SushiSamba just introduced a new spring dessert: The Sorvete Trio is, you guessed it, three indulgent scoops of sorbet. They will also be offering a Mother’s Day menu this Sunday. [Grub Street]

Hell’s Kitchen: This Sunday the Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market will kick off at 11 a.m. to celebrate Mother’s Day. Food trucks will include Kimchi Taco Truck, Schnitzel & Things, and Luke’s Lobster. [Diner’s Journal/NYT]


Meatpacking District: Jean-Georges’ Spice Market opened their outdoor terrace this week just in time for the warmer weather. They also launched two new spring dishes and a revamped beer menu. [Grub Street]


Midtown: The New York Public Library is hosting the Manhattan Cocktail Classic Gala next Friday. Spread over four floors, the opening night will feature over 25,000 cocktails, including a Pernod Absinthe ‘The Green Beast’ drink and a Plymouth Gin ‘Marguerite’. Tickets available here. [Grub Street]


Times Square: Sprinkle Cupcakes will be giving out free cupcakes tomorrow from the Sprinkles mobile. Check out their Twitter for the exact location. [Skint]


Upper West Side: Chef Carrie Levin will host a free cooking class tomorrow at Zabar’s Café. Starting at 2 p.m., Carrie will give a demo on new spring salads and mastering corn on the cob. [My Upper West]

SushiSamba Introduces New Dessert; Manhattan Cocktail Classic Gala Next Week