Appetite for Good

Not everyone has that certain quality that makes Topics Coffee founder Jason Rodriguez special. From a very young age he knew he was put on this earth to do something unique that combined his two loves: entrepreneurship and his community.

Healthy foodies and frozen yogurt lovers of Atlanta, rejoice!! We are finally on par with our urban brothers and sisters nationwide, for Pinkberry has arrived in our midst. The folks at Pinkberry must have done their homework, because they know exactly what Atlanta wants: really good frozen yogurt and a really good cause to go with it.

Baking for Good, the online bakery that supports charities and non profits, is currently partnering with the Gulf Coast Fund to support local organizations in the gulf. Baking for Good founder, Emily Dubner, sat down with Appetite for Good to chat about the new partnership and about the company’s future growth plans.

Delicious burgers and fries for good causes. DMK Burger Bar isn’t just a destination for burger lovers – its 365 Days of Giving is a great reason to pig out without feeling guilty.

Cupcakes have taken the nation by storm. Cake’s sweet little sister is replacing the Popsicle as the American treat of choice. It’s hard to find a unique twist on a classic delight, but The Cupcake Bar has managed to do just that.

This week is Philanthropy Week at Morton’s Atlanta locations, which means you and I get to enjoy a delicious, discounted three-course dinner at a swanky steakhouse, and a portion of the menu price goes to a different local charity each night.

Many things divide New Yorkers. But with summer practically here, I think it appropriate to tackle the question: where can you find the best ice cream?

Mother’s Day 2010 in New York City arrived on a chilly and windy day that was very unfitting of its May setting. Luckily, I was able to give my mom (and dad) a cozy spring-like experience at EN Japanese Brasserie last Sunday, with the Sakura Kaiseki menu.

As much as I like the idea of eating locally, I had always thought it was the kind of thing more suited to midwesterners or Californians, not New Yorkers. After all, a menu item boasting of striped bass freshly caught from the Hudson River sounds far from appetizing.

This upcoming week, May 30 – June 5, RA Sushi will be hosting their sixth annual Nicky’s Week fundraiser to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. All proceeds from the special Nicky’s Week menu will be donated to supporting cancer and disease research for children.