From this article I learned that the reason NYC doesn’t have alleys is because the architects responsible for the grid system were preoccupied with another project — the Erie Canal. Lots more detailed discussion about the gross garbage problem of […]
This NPR article says it’s not the water, it’s the process. “Traditionally, Coppedge tells The Salt, the chilled dough rings are poached or boiled in a solution of water and malt barley for anywhere from 30 seconds to 3 minutes. […]
It’s the latest slang spreading on TikTok. “Rizz is NYC slang created by YouTuber and Twitch streamer, Kai Cenat. It refers to a male’s ability to impress women aka game…” ~ learn more
This seems like a lot of money, but then again food is a big market. This company runs indoor farms close to major population centers, limiting the cost and time spent on transportation. | learn more
“Many people claim to have moved here because of the lack of state taxes. I think people are lying. If that was the case they would have moved to Dallas. This may be a bold claim but I think there […]
Oy vey! “Supply chain problems that have hit businesses across the country now threaten a quintessential New York treat.” We don’t have this problem in Austin, mostly because there’s (oddly) almost no demand for bagels. | learn more
“New York digital health companies created by and for women hit new heights this year, placing this city at the center of the burgeoning femtech space.” | learn more
I’m not sure if or how this diffuses outside of NYC. It’s definitely an off-the-beaten-path idea, so it’s worth sharing. “Across the wealthiest neighborhoods in New York City, new retailers are opening the doors to those who can afford it. […]
I investigated private rail options for travel during Covid-19. I quickly learned that there’s mostly no such thing anymore, but one company did offer it as a special back in 2007. The price? About as much as a private jet […]
Closely tied to the ‘dark kitchen’ article above, Travis Kalanick has a new startup called Cloud Kitchens that’s bringing kitchen infrastructure to delivery-only restaurants in Chicago, NYC, and SF. | learn more