Chef Hong Thaimee of Thaimee, which has locations at the McCarren Hotel & Pool in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and in the East Village, became an Instagram sensation recently thanks to her “magic noodles.” The gluten-free, tea-soaked glass noodles start out blue at the table, but with a squeeze of lime turn a soft purple hue.
The End Brooklyn, which is located in Williamsburg, boasts a menu of “high-vibe drinks” that use superfoods, herbs, roots, and spices with non-dairy milks and cold-pressed juices. Its Instagram-worthy Unicorn Latte includes blue green algae, lemon juice, honey cayenne, steamed coconut milk, and Maqui berry, but no actual coffee.
Earlier this year, Clinton Hall teamed up the Doughnut Project to create the Flamin’ Hot Doughnut Grilled Cheese, a habanero-bacon glazed doughnut with mozzarella cheese and a side of tomato soup. In September, the New York gastropub did it again, this time partnering with the Sugar Factory to make the Sour Cream n' Onion Doughnut Grilled Cheese. The over-the-top concoction includes a scallion-filled doughnut with a sour cream glaze and gooey sharp cheddar cheese, all of which hangs over a bowl of potato soup.
American Eagle Outfitters celebrated its 40th anniversary at its AE Studio concept store in Union Square in October. The event featured glowing cocktails in branded drink pouches from Peter Callahan Catering.
