maman is a café and bakery bringing both sweet and savory childhood favorites of its founders. Benjamin Sormonte and Elisa Marshall, to life. Inspired by recipes from their mothers, the menu calls on cuisine from the south of France and North America. Their dishes focus on quality, locally sourced ingredients and highlight twists on classic French techniques. Whether its lavender hot chocolate, fan-favorite nutty chocolate chip cookies, or homemade soup and grilled cheese, maman is a spot to find comfort in during this cold season. 

For this week's Flatiron Foodie, maman shares their recipe for a decadent holiday treat that's a perfect pairing with a morning coffee or a sweet bite alongside any meal. The Espresso Chocolate Granola  Bar is made with a nutty, coconut granola base with a silky chocolate ganache center topped with a velvety, coffee-flavored ganache layer. Enjoy! 

maman’s Espresso Chocolate Granola Bar At-Home Recipe

Ingredients

Granola Base:  

• 3 cups Gluten-free oats
• ¾ cup Walnuts 
• ½ cup Pecans     
• 1 ¼ tbsp Shredded coconut
• ½ tbsp Salt                     
• 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp Almond butter           
• 2 tbsp Sunflower oil       
• 1.5 tbsp Maple syrup     
• 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp Coffee extract     
• 1 ¼ tbsp Coffee grounds

Coffee Ganache:

• 1 ¾ cup White chocolate     
• 5 fl oz Heavy Cream
• 3 tbsp Butter
• ½ tbsp Coffee extract

Chocolate Ganache:

• ¾ cup Dark chocolate         
• 1 cup Heavy cream   
• 2 ¼ tbsp Butter         

Directions 

Make the granola:

1. Mix all the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
2. In a medium-sized bowl or the bowl of a KitchenAid, mix together all of the wet ingredients with the coffee grounds.
3. Pour wet mixture over dry mixture and mix until everything is combined
4. Then pour onto a sheet pan with wax paper and spread into an even layer.
5. Bake at 300°F for 12 minutes.
6. Stir to break up any large chunks and put back into the oven for 3 more minutes.
7. Take out of the oven and set aside to cool. Do not refrigerate.

Assemble the Granola Bar :

Step 1: Make the granola bar base.

1. In a bowl, mix granola with ½ cup of melted butter
2. Pour into a 9-inch ring on a plate or sheet pan that has been lined with parchment for easy removal (make sure it can fit in your fridge or freezer).
3. Press granola mixture into the ring with a flat, metal spatula to flatten the base. Make sure this is pressed well around the edges so that your ganache doesn't leak through the mold.
4. Place it in the fridge for 3 hours or the freezer for 1 hour to harden.

Step 2: Make the chocolate ganache. 

1. Melt chocolate in the microwave or with a double boiler.
2. In a separate pot, bring heavy cream to a boil.
3. Pour heavy cream over the melted chocolate and whisk until smooth.
4. Cut butter into small pieces and add them into the ganache mixture.
5. Mix until the butter is fully incorporated.
6. Pour over the granola base.
7. Place in the fridge for one hour or until set.

Step 3: Make the coffee ganache

1. Melt chocolate in the microwave or with a double boiler.
2. Bring heavy cream and coffee extract to a boil.
3. Pour heated coffee-flavored heavy cream over the chocolate and whisk until smooth.
4. Cut butter into small pieces and mix in butter.
5. Pour into the 9-inch ring on top of the chocolate ganache.
6. Spread coffee ganache to make an even layer.
7. Place in the fridge overnight.

Lastly, decorate the slices, cut into bars or bite-size pieces, and enjoy! We like to decorate ours with drizzled chocolate and chocolate-covered espresso beans.

Pictured below: maman's Pastry Chef Jean Louis 

  


maman, 22 West 25th Street, between Broadway and Sixth Avenue, @_maman_nyc

In November, the Flatiron District embraced its first snowstorm of the season and experienced noteworthy media shout-outs highlighting new business announcements, art exhibitions, and exciting real estate developments. Stay up-to-date with the latest Flatiron District News with our monthly roundup of notable highlights.

Restaurants & Bars

• Fancy food court operators Urbanspace are readying a new location in Midtown at 152 West 52nd Street this December with an intriguing group of newly announced vendors including a potential offshoot of Eisenberg’s — a first-ever spinoff for the 90-year-old Flatiron sandwich shop (via Eater New York)
• Now closed Flatiron Lounge was named one of the "14 Bars That Changed Cocktails Forever in America" claiming it was a "bar of the people" cranking out an enormous volume of creative craft cocktails (via Robb Report).
• Chef Hoyoung Kim’s first solo restaurant Jua will open in Flatiron at 36 East 22nd Street with interpretations of simple classic Korean flavors.Jua will serve a six-course menu ($95) that begins with a raw mackerel course and builds toward a duck course. The opening date yet to be announced (via Eater New York). 
• Thanks to its rooftop igloos 230 Fifth was named one of "New York City's 11 Festive Bars & Restaurants" (via 6 sq ft).
• OM Juice Bar opened its doors at 62 Madison Avenue. The plant-based cafe offers organic juices, smoothies, espresso drinks, and treats (via OM Juice). 

BID Businesses

• Tech company Flatiron Health discussed their commitment to tacking diversity within the tech industry (via Built-in NYC). 
• After two decades in Chelsea, Laughing Lotus yoga studio closed its doors to make way for two new locations in the Flatiron District and the Upper East Side. The Flatiron Studio opened its doors at 166 Fifth Avenue (via Patch).
• Rumble Boxing's new fitness concept Rumble Training featuring group treadmill and strength training classes debuted at 49 West 23rd Street (via Rumble). 

Real Estate

• The ticket-selling service SeatGeek's moved its company's headquarters to Flatiron with an office built for influencers featuring three carefully decorated fan bedrooms filled with finds reminiscent of '90s childhood rooms (via Business Insider).
• Hungryroot, a plant-based meal kit delivery company moved into permanent digs in the Flatiron District at 7 West 22nd Street. Hungryroot inked a 5-year deal for 10,000 square feet (via Commercial Observer). 
• L&L Holding Company has partnered with Standard Arts on a new public art exhibition at the base of 200 Fifth Avenue. The installation is titled “Pixel Garden” and was completed by Latin American artist Gustavo Prado (via New York YIMBY).
• Flatiron-based company Tiffany Co. was sold for $16.2 billion to France’s LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s largest luxury good company (via Chain Storage). 

Around the Neighborhood

• Manhattan College presents a Veteran's Gallery at the Flatiron Building. Experiencing Veterans and Artists Collaboration (EVAC), an art project that was displayed at the college's Library in spring 2019, has moved into the building's pop-up space (via Manhattan College). 
• The Flatiron Holiday Art Installation Ziggy by Hou de Sousa was named as one of the "10 

  New Public Art Installations Not To Miss in NYC," (via Untapped NewYork).

   

Header Photo: Pixel Garden (Photo credit: Paula Abreu Pita, Courtesy: Standard Arts, L&L Holding)
Thumbnail Photo: 230 Fifth by Eric Vasquez via PR Newswire

Visitors to see Ziggy Flatiron are invited to share their photos and experiences on Instagram. Images shared from public accounts, using the #ZiggyFlatiron hashtag, will be entered to win prizes from local Flatiron businesses. 

Prizes include dining gift certificates, fitness memberships and classes, tickets to performances, and much more. A winner will be picked each day of 23 Days of Flatiron Cheer from December 1st through December 23rd!  

#ZiggyFlatiron Prizes:

• 12/1    Taim: $50 Gift Card
• 12/2    Hill Country: $50 Gift Card
• 12/3    Bode Yoga:  A 5 Pack of Classes
• 12/4    Rolln  $50 Gift Card
• 12/5    Obica $100 Gift Card
• 12/6    Eataly Flatiron Gift Basket with a selection of premium products inside
• 12/7    wagamama $50 Gift card
• 12/8    The People’s Improv Theater:  Joy of Improv Class Package. The PIT’s four-week intro to improv class ($149 Value)
• 12/9    Playday: 2 free Children’s Classes ($72 Value)  
• 12/10   Scampi: $50 Gift Certificate
• 12/11   Fujifilm Wonder Photoshop: A Free birthday party package (Up to $600 Value)
• 12/12   Dancebody: A Pack of 3 Classes
• 12/13   Poster House:  Guest passes to Poster House, a T-shirt and a Poster
• 12/14   Apple Seeds: 1 month Playground Membership ($161 Value)
• 12/15   Broadway Bodies: Free month of Dance Classes ($195 Value)
• 12/16   Y7: $50 Gift Card
• 12/17   Exhale: Gift Bag with grip socks and a free class ($54 Value)
• 12/18   Mangia: $50 Gift Card
• 12/19   Zucker's: Complimentary lunch for 8 people
• 12/20   TADA!: One Day Camp giveaway
• 12/21   Riccardo Maggiore: Beauty Package including a haircut and customized hair/scalp treatment with Owner Riccardo Maggiore. ($275 Value)
• 12/22   SPIN: Free Party at SPIN for up to 10 people
• 12/23   Fotocare: Photography Gift basket

How it works:

• Take a photo with or of the installation, or at a holiday event on the Public Plaza, and post it on Instagram using #ZiggyFlatiron.
• Accounts must be public.
• ***Those without an Instagram account can submit through email to info@flatirondistrict.nyc
• The winner will be selected through a randomized lottery system.
• To be entered to win the prize for that day, your photo must be posted by 5 pm. Photos posted after 5 pm will be entered to win the following day.
• Saturday and Sunday winners will be selected on the following Monday. 

*Prizes are subject to change. Please check back and follow @FlatironNY on Instagram for the latest information*

Please visit our Holiday 2019 page for more information on all things Flatiron Cheer! 

Small Business Saturday is an opportunity to show love to small businesses during the holiday shopping season!  We're collaborating with businesses across the district to offer special deals, in addition to a neighborhood-wide photo scavenger hunt. 

When small businesses succeed, we all do. 

Bourke Street Bakery, 15 East 28th Street, 917-675-6394
Head over to the Australian bakery and cafe to enjoy artisanal bread, cakes, and pastries. 

• 15% off Bourke Street's Brunch menu when you mention Small Business Saturday.
• Stop in between 7 am and 8 am and say “Small Business Saturday” to grab a free Bread tote bag. This tote gives you entry to Bourke Street Bakery’s bread club, so every time you come in with the tote you get 10% off freshly baked bread.

The Churchill Tavern, 45 East 28th Street, (646) 476-8419
The English-themed Churchill Tavern is offering a complimentary drink with any entree until 4 pm. 

Flatiron Wines, 929 Broadway, (212) 477-1315
Step into Flatiron Wines for a Small Business Saturday wine tasting and enjoy 15% off the wines featured in the tasting.

Honeybrains, 34 West 22nd Street, (917) 472-7682
The newly opened cafe focused on brain health is offering complimentary juice shots with the purchase of any salad, sandwich, or bowl (view menu).  

INSCAPE, 45 West 21st Street
Inscape is a meditation studio and wellness shop. Take advantage of 20% off all meditation services and retail products like essential oils, calming teas, and candles. 

Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, (917) 722-2439
Step inside the country's first museum dedicated to posters for the following deals:

• 20% off all purchases at the Poster House Shop. A special selection of products related to the exhibit will be on sale for 50% off. (Double Discounts not available).
• Enjoy a FREE coffee or tea with the purchase of the museum's in-house cafe's original treats when you mention "Small Business Saturday" (view menu).  

Silver Mirror Facial Bar, 20 West 22nd Street, (212) 702-8742
Treat yourself or a loved one to some pampering. Silver Mirror is offering a free Add-On ($35 Value) with the purchase of a 50-minute facial service or gift certificate. Use/mention promo-code FLATIRONSBS.  

sundays nail studio, 51 East 25th Street, (646) 998-5711
Stop by the nail studio on Small Business Saturday for 20% off all services and products like sundays' selection of non-toxic, vegan, and cruelty-free formula nail polishes. 

Wine & Spirits Market, 676 6th Avenue, (212) 206-7900
The shop will host a special tasting with several wines throughout the day. Enjoy 15% off featured wines. American Express customers will receive an additional 5% off for a 20% discount. 

WTHN, 20 West 22nd Street, (646) 558-9846
The acupuncture studio and herbal shop is offering 25% off all boutique offerings like various herbal supplements, face rollers, and ear seed kits.   

To support businesses on Small Business Saturday, Lyft is offering shoppers 20% of two rides to and from the district. Download the app or apply code SBSFLATIRON. This offer is valid for new and existing Lyft users. Max savings of $5 per ride.

Flatiron District Digital Scavenger Hunt

Add some photo fun to your holiday shopping around the neighborhood with our digital scavenger hunt on Saturday, November 30. 
Participants will be entered to win a $50 gift card to a participating business of his/her choice.

Here’s how to play:

1. Attend the #ShopSmall in Flatiron Facebook Event.
2. On November 30th, find and photograph Small Business Saturday swag, in the Flatiron District, in at least five different businesses throughout the neighborhood. Click here for a map to guide you. Look out for welcome mats, balloons, tote bags, signs, or stickers.
3. On Saturday, November 30th, post all five pictures at the same time to the event wall. Photos must be posted on November 30th.
4. OR enter via a public Instagram account by posting all five photos on November 30th with the hashtag #ShopSmall and tag @FlatironNY.
5. Not on social media, have a private page, or a little shy on social? Email your five photos to info@flatirodistrict.nyc. 

A winner will be chosen at random to win. One entry per account. Open to US residents only.

The Off-Hour Deliveries (OHD) Program encourages goods delivery during the off-peak hours of 7 pm to 6 am in efforts to decrease congestion and truck emission

Due to the success of the OHD pilot program, NYCDOT is now seeking additional carriers and receivers to rethink their delivery schedule and shift to off-hour deliveries. The Off-Hour Deliveries Program is intended to increase the number of deliveries between 7 pm and 6 am in areas with high pedestrian volumes and limited curb space.

Delivery trucks and commercial vehicles are critical to the economic vitality of New York City (NYC), a population of 8.5 million. Without efficient freight transportation, retail stores would not have goods to sell, restaurants would have nothing to serve, offices would have no supplies, contractors would have difficulty building, and waste would remain on the sidewalk. Between 2010 and 2015, NYC added more than 370,000 residents and 520,000 jobs. Approximately 97,000 trucks and commercial vehicles cross NYC boundaries each day, 25,000 moving to and from Manhattan. That’s a lot of traffic during the busiest parts of the day. As NYC’s population continues to grow, the demand for freight transportation will also increase, resulting in more trucks on the road.

Off Hour Delivery Pilot

In 2009 and 2010, DOT worked with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), and a group of stakeholders and research partners to implement the Off-Hour Truck Delivery Pilot program, funded by USDOT. Participants agreed to shift their delivery windows to between 7 pm and 6 am. 

Businesses listed the following benefits from the Off Hour Delivery program:

• More time to focus on customers clients
• Fewer nnormal business hours deliveries
• Staff is more productive
• No waiting for deliveries during a 4-6 hour delivery window

Get Involved

NYC DOT is looking for additional partners for increased Off-Hour Deliveries (OHD) throughout NYC. We are ready to provide support and assistance to companies and organizations transitioning to OHD. We would also like to hear from truck and delivery equipment providers and manufacturers who have equipment that could reduce noise during the delivery process.

Please visit the program website to sign up.

If you have additional questions, email or call the Office of Freight Mobility. Someone from their team will be in touch with you shortly. 

 Photo via NYC DOT