NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 26, 2023) — The New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District has announced the third annual Bloom & Grow Restaurant Week and Programs taking place from Friday June 9 through Friday June 16. The week-long event includes plant and floral essence-themed cocktails and meals in Downtown restaurants, a Plant Swap and Sip, and an inspirational “Grow Note” social media contest.
The event is designed to encourage visitors, families, and residents to experience the growth and development happening in New Rochelle. According to the Census Bureau’s most recent population estimates, New Rochelle is the fastest-growing city in New York State. It has grown by about 2% since the 2020 census and now has a total of 81,587 residents.
During the Bloom & Grow Restaurant Week, more than thirty New Rochelle Downtown Restaurants will be featuring elegant Signature Floral Cocktails and Mocktails along with healthy Plant-Based Menu Specials.
- 18th Ward Brewing
- Alicia’s Bakery
- Alvin & Friends
- Applebee’s Grill + Bar
- Arepa Mania Venezuelan Cuisine
- Ava Ava RBL Latin Fusion Restaurant
- Cafetero Coffee Company
- Casaroma Cafe
- Colombian House
- El Michoacano
- El Sabor Latino Restaurant
- I Got The Juice
- Jolo’s Kitchen
- Krave A New York Eatery
- La Herradura
- Lawton Street Tavern
- Little Mexican Café
- M & M Deli Cafe
- Magno’s Grill
- The Mexican Corner Restaurant
- Modern Restaurant & Lounge
- New Golden Wok
- NoMa Social
- Olibar Peruvian Cuisine
- Pappous & Yia Yia’s Kouzina
- R Cafe & Tea Boutique
- Roc N Ramen
- Salsa Y Brasa Restaurant
- Shirley’s India
- Space Grill
- Spectators Sports Pub & Restaurant
- Splendid Diner
- Tower Deli Cafe
- Town House
- YUM Ice Cream
For the most up-to-date list of New Rochelle Downtown’s Bloom & Grow participating restaurants and to view the Plant and Floral Essence Cocktails, Mocktails, and Meals, visit NewRochelleDowntown.com.
Karel Littman, Executive Director of New Rochelle Downtown BID said “If you are looking for something fresh, healthy, and fun, then you definitely have to join us at year’s Bloom & Grow Restaurant Week and Events. Our New Rochelle Downtown restaurants are embracing healthy plant- based meal options and crafting amazing floral essence drinks for you.”
New to the Bloom & Grow program is Westchester’s first-ever Plant Swap & Sip taking place on Saturday, June 10, from 3-5 pm, at Alvin & Friends Restaurant. This FREE event will be hosted by National Plant Influencers Kamili Bell Hill of PlantBlerd and Niyya Pinckney of The Bloom Journey along with Restauranteurs Gwen and Alvin Clayton and Friends. To participate attendees simply bring a labeled small plant or rooted cutting to trade while sipping a sampling of Alvin & Friends’ unique floral essence drinks.
The “Grow Note” social media contest is also part of the Bloom & Grow festivities! To participate be on the lookout on Saturday June 10th and Thursday June 15th for beautiful “Grow Note” Chalk Artwork with inspirational messages. These uplifting art pieces will appear somewhere in the New Rochelle Downtown area. Once you find the artwork snap a photo and post it on your Instagram account to be entered to win $100 New Rochelle Downtown Restaurant or Shop gift cards.
