SETH BORNSTEIN


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What Would Bram Think?

Friday, October 6th was my birthday. My family took me to a trendy Mideastern restaurant in Greenpoint. It was in a reno­vated factory; decorated with lots of Edison bulbs; cocktails with cute names; and heavily tatted servers. And the food was excel­lent. We had a great time. The following day I woke up to the news from Israel. Con­sidering I... READ MORE >

Luv Michael Granola Company Leaves QEDC Nest

Ten years ago this month, I received news that a commercial kitchen in Long Island City was going to close. I was asked if QEDC (Queens Economic Development Corporation) would step in and transform it into the borough’s first nonprofit incubator for start-up food businesses. And so with the nervous blessing of the Board of Directors, we put our money... READ MORE >

Where Do Whoopie Pies Come From?

Whoopie Pies (more on them later) and a great deal more come out of the ovens and offices of the Entrepreneur’s Space. This the latest project of the Queens Economic Development Corporation to assist newbie businesses. For the last 30 years, the QEDC has helped people start and expand their businesses. Now the agency is practicing what it preaches and... READ MORE >