Roosevelt Island's Version Of The River Cafe May Be Coming To Subway Pier This Summer - Dining Under The Queensboro Bridge Instead Of Brooklyn Bridge With Fantastic NYC East River Waterfront Views
NYC East River Waterfront View At Night From Roosevelt Island Subway Pier
Will East River waterfront dining be coming to Roosevelt Island's Subway Pier this summer? Imagine being able to sit, relax and eat some good food right next to the East River with these stunning NYC Skyline, Waterfront and Queensboro Bridge views in the evening
You Tube Video of NYC Waterfront Skyline at Night
and during the day.
Well, that may actually happen this summer because the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) has issued a Request For Proposals:
... for the sale of high quality food items on the west promenade of Roosevelt Island. The designated location will be licensed to one successful proposer....Click here for the entire RIOC RFP for the Operation of a Waterfront Food Concession on the West Promenade of Roosevelt Island. Below is a location map for the Subway Pier Area from Appendix A of the RFP
... the aforementioned concession services for one (1) season from May 15, 2012 through October 15, 2012. Due to the pilot nature of this project, a longer term will not be considered at this time...
... RIOC envisions a quality, affordable specialty concession service that gives patrons a place to stop and enjoy the scenery, while enjoying top quality food. RIOC will view favorably menus that are inventive and interesting, and that incorporate diverse and/or healthy food choices. Menu items may include, but are not limited to, gourmet food products, barbeque, premium coffees and teas, muffins, rolls, bagels, premium cookies, international and ethnic foods, soups, fruit, spring water, juices and gelato. Proposers should submit a menu with their proposals and should include some low-cost food items on their menus. Proposals should include a price list for each item to be sold.
Any and all items sold and prices are subject to RIOC’s prior written approval. The selling and/or advertisement of cigarettes, cigars, any other tobacco products, or alcohol is strictly prohibited. The successful proposer will be required to adhere to and enforce this policy....
... A mandatory pre-bid site visit will be held on April 17, 2012 at 1:00 PM. A brief meeting for will take place at 591 Main Street at the appointed time, a walkthrough of the site will follow....
Here's a view from above the Subway Pier.
Wouldn't that be great!
