Food news to wrap up the week: A coffee shop transforms, a mixed bag at an intriguing new sushi spot and the good, bad and ugly at the EMM Group’s Bowery hot spot:
- Thanks to TLD reader Michael for this photo from 88 Orchard St. where the transformation to Irving Farms Coffee Roasters is almost complete. After two weeks of renovations, the shop is expected to reopen on Monday. Edible Manhattan has more details. here’s the short version: the coffee is going to be high quality, but 88 Orchard will no longer be a spot to camp out with your laptop!
- Time Out says Sushi Ko on Clinton Street is both thrilling and unsettling.
- “Not a shit show;” Eater’s high praise for The General on the Bowery.
- A reminder: Malt & Mold has free beer tastings every Saturday 3-6 p.m.
