When Julian Alonzo got a call asking him if he was interested in being the executive chef of a catering company, he hung up on the headhunter. “I said, ‘Are you kidding me? Don’t waste my time,’” recalls Alonzo. Yet less than two years later, Alonzo is happily helming the kitchen at a large New York catering company that’s been on the scene…
Read MoreOk, so AFTER all the photo shoot drama, I still had to run to Manhattan and return samples to S.I.L.K New York and Daisy Fuentes for Kohl’s. Turns out that I also had to attend the New York debut of lifestyle brand Life is good. They were sweet enough to send me an invitation (and, being me, I…
Read MoreAfter deciding that working in his family’s construction business “was not for me,” Ramsawack started as a part-time packer at Neuman’s Kitchen. It was the right start for this “quick study with a passion for learning”; he moved his way up the company ladder from driver to expediter to manager to sales. Now overseeing a team of three full-time assistants, he produces some of Neuman’s…
Read MoreIf you missed Edible Manhattan’s Good Beer 2014 Event last Thursday, be sure to mark your calendar for next year. This delicious event wasn’t just good; it was great! Neuman’s Kitchen, one of the leading catering services in New York City, was proud to be a participant for the first time this year, offering Mini Montauk…
Read More“The biggest enemy of quality in our business is time”, says Paul Neuman and slowly leans back into his black armchair. He looks like someone who has fought this enemy on the battlefield. “We know every elevator in the buildings of our clients and we know how long it takes in each to go up”,…
Read MoreNEW YORK CITY — Though summer officially kicks off in late June, for many the Fourth of July is the inaugural celebration of the season. DNAinfo New York found decoration suppliers, drink and food recipes — and no-cook options — for hosting a fabulous Fourth of July party on any budget. We even scouted the best…
Read MoreWhen planning a corporate function your choice of caterer should guarantee your guest’s enjoyment. Here are some of the most important reasons to carefully consider your choice: 1. Guests Often Remember the Catering as Much as Any Other Aspect of the Event Great food and service make lasting impressions. They enhance your message and help…
Read MoreThe Fourth of July calls for a festive, patriotic celebration to honor the birthday of our country; U.S.A. Whether you enlist the services of a catering company NYC knows and trusts, or take care of your own home barbecue, there are some things you can do to make sure you and your guests celebrate Independence Day right.…
Read MoreContributor Jake Safane has been profiling neighborhood restaurants and food shops for The Lo-Down. In the latest edition of his ongoing series, Jake explores the history of Neuman’s Kitchen, a successful catering business on Chrystie Street. As the fourth generation of his family to run a food business in New York, caterer Paul Neuman grew…
Read MorePig Island Catered Event NYC; Neuman’s Kitchen – Brooklyn Waterfront September 2013 Neuman’s Kitchen dished up a delightful and seriously delicious item menu for the 2013 Pig Island outdoor hog-fest. Featuring 25 local area chefs, people arrived from all locations to taste pork heaven recipes. The outdoor event wrapped up with exciting news as Neuman’s…
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