Monthly Archives: July 2012
Now Serving: 2 New Chilled Meats & 4 New Salads (at 52nd Street only)
Hey, all. Just a quick announcement to let you know that we're officially rolling out a handful of new test items at our 52nd Street restaurant. Some of you have probably been seeing these items for at least a week now, but this is where we make them an official part of our menu. If they're well- ...
Join Us Tonight at 6PM – A Panel on Local Food Distribution
Just a heads up that I will be participating as a panelist at tonight's Food Systems Network NYC Event on Local Food Distribution. It should be a great event, with Mary Cleaver from Green Table moderating and a number of folks from the local food scene on the panel. It starts at 6PM at the South ...
The Cholesterol Myth: What Cholesterol Is And Why Our Bodies Need It
So we thought we'd kick off this cholesterol series by explaining exactly what cholesterol is and what role it plays in our bodies (yes, it does have a purpose). What is cholesterol? Most people think of cholesterol as a fat, but it's actually what's called a sterol, a type of alcohol. Chol ...
Now Serving: House Greens, Baby Arugula & Lemon Wedges
Just a quick announcement about some new salad options and a new sauce option that we're rolling out today at all 5 Dig Inn locations. Here's a quick rundown of the changes: House Greens - A new blend of Baby Arugula, Mustard Greens, Baby Spinach, and Romaine (this is replacing our old ...
Why Local Is Very Difficult To Scale
So no doubt you've heard quite a bit about the whole "local movement" by now. It's referred to in various ways: going local, buying local, becoming a locavore, etc. We're big fans of buying local here at Dig Inn for the common reasons: It allows us to support the local community. It ...
Links We Dig – Quality Reading for a Healthful Lifestyle
So I think I'm going to try posting this on Monday from now on to give this post a little more prominence here on the blog. If you have any thoughts on this, please let me know in the comments below. Has ‘Organic’ Been Oversized? Source: New York Times A lengthy but insightful piece ...
The Cholesterol Myth: It May Not Be Bad For You After All
So here's a little known fact that we've been meaning to write about for quite some time - cholesterol may not actually be bad for you. And we're not just talking about "good" HDL cholesterol. We're talking about total cholesterol, which is actually a composite of high density lipoproteins ...