5 Events to Try At Nimbus in the New Year
As the temperatures are dropping, connecting with our communities can bring us joy and warmth. Check out these 5 events that you can host at Nimbus this year:
A Pop Up Shop
Launching your business, a new product, or simply wanting to expand your reach? Hosting a pop up shop is a great way to expand a customer base and build new connections this fall. Last month, during Nimbus’s Holiday Market, Moji Masala set up a station to let guests try their wonderful spice blends. Pop ups like these area great way to share your product with the community and gain new customers!
A Cooking Class
Cooking class can be used as a Galentine’s Day gift between friends as they look for creative new things to do. Take a look at this cooking class that Chefs for Impact hosted at Nimbus!
A Corporate Dinner
After a long year of hard work, it helps to touch base with the team and reconnect. Whether it’s for a daylong retreat or an evening dinner party, our event space is fitting for both laughter and reflection. Here at Nimbus, we even use the space for our own team building events!
Parties and Potlucks
Our Downtown Brooklyn event space is the perfect size for hosting larger groups. For smaller groups, our Lower East Side space brings an intimate feel that is sure to create the perfect evening. In fact, last month , Chef Erika hosted a Filipino Night Market at Nimbus’s Downtown Brooklyn Location! It was an amazing evening filled with music and tasty treats from several talented chefs.
A Charity Fundraiser
Tis the season to give back to our communities. Our space is perfect for those who are looking to host charity events. Nimbus previously partnered with the The Doe Fund to host a charity dinner, and the turnout was amazing.
Nimbus hosts a suite of holiday events to showcase NYC’s most exciting food businesses December 8th to 11th
Nimbus’s four-day event highlights the industry’s most exciting makers: a cooking demonstration by EatMise, an ice cream collaboration between Caffé Panna and BiBi Bakery, a pop-up dinner by 2 Girls and Cookshop, and a market stall by Best Damn Cookies.
December 5, 2022 (New York, NY) – Nimbus, an innovative shared kitchen start-up, is hosting a four-day holiday event at its Downtown Brooklyn location at 383 Bridge Street from Thursday, December 8 to Sunday, December 11. The festive affair is in collaboration with Downtown Brooklyn Partnership and will promote local food makers through a pop-up holiday market, dinner parties, cooking demonstrations, giveaways and more.
“As the only off-premise kitchen in NYC that combines turn-key commercial kitchens with consumer-facing community event spaces, we’re excited to activate our unique real estate to bring New York City’s most exciting food operators directly to consumers,” says Romina Gupta, Strategy & Operations Manager at Nimbus. “We invite all New Yorkers to visit our Downtown Brooklyn facility, stock up on last minute holiday gifts, enjoy sweet and savory treats, and join in the magic of the holidays.”
“Brooklyn is home to a diverse, bustling dining scene and Nimbus’s holiday extravaganza is the perfect opportunity for New Yorkers from all five boroughs to taste some of the best food our neighborhood has to offer,” says Regina Myer, President of the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership. “We’re proud to partner with Nimbus on this event that will not only spotlight local eateries but will also offer fun activities for our community to participate in, from a pop-up dinner series to live cooking demonstrations. We look forward to welcoming food lovers from across the city to this exciting holiday celebration!”
Each evening, Nimbus will host a limited-seating pop-up dinner series in its dining room, showcasing a range of cuisines from its members, including Little Grenjai (a Thai supper club), 2 Girls & a Cookshop (a Jamaican taco party), and Patikim (a Filipino Christmas celebration dinner and night market). Follow @nimbuskitchen on Instagram for menu drops and reservation details.
On Saturday and Sunday, a pop-up market will offer limited-edition baklava ice cream collaboration between famed Caffé Panna and upstart Iranian bakery, BiBi Bakery; hand-crafted artisanal hot sauce by BKLYNSAUS; pre-blended Indian spices by Moji Masala; and spicy hot chocolate from Best Damn Cookies.
Finally, the event will feature live cooking demonstrations from BITE BKLYN (a women-, queer-, and family-owned bakery in NYC), and EatMise (a startup that partners with NYC restaurants to create fresh meal kits to cook at home in 15 minutes or less). “We’re thrilled to bring a taste of the EatMise experience to Brooklyn for Nimbus’s holiday market! It’s been an eventful and exciting year of growth for both EatMise and Nimbus in New York City, and we’re looking forward to our continued collaboration in the new year to engage New Yorkers and the city’s vibrant food, restaurant, and hospitality communities,” says Elizabeth Sabol-Jones, Head of Operations at EatMise.
Nimbus, a female-founded business that prides itself in giving underrepresented food business owners access to the commercial kitchen space, is proud that over 50% of showcased brands are women-owned businesses.
This Nimbus holiday event is hosted in collaboration with Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, a non-profit development organization that supports local small businesses in the community.
FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS BELOW:
Nimbus Downtown Brooklyn, 383 Bridge Street
THURSDAY
Dinner: Little Grenjai, Tender Bits Supper Club
7pm-9pm
- An intimate family style gathering celebrating rustic Thai food. Tickets are available for sale here.
FRIDAY
Dinner: 2 Girls and Cookshop, Jamaican Taco Party
7pm-9:30pm
- The recent winner of the Caviar Best Bite Award at the New York Food and Wine Festival and Food Network’s Best Taco award is hosting its first ever taco dinner party. Tickets will be pre-sold in advance on the Nimbus instagram page and items will be sold on site during the event.
- Sunboy will provide complimentary spiked coconut water while supplies last.
SATURDAY
Lunch: Meat Asia, Mike’s Asian BBQ Counter
11am-1:30pm
- Meat Asia’s exclusive BBQ menu features mouthwatering scallion pancake wraps and BBQ skewers. Items will be available for purchase on-site during the event.
Holiday Market
11am- 3pm
- Best Damn Cookies (award winning baked goods)
- BITE BKLN (mini donuts)
- BKLYNSAUCE (hot sauce)
- EatMise (meal kits from restaurants)
- Moji Masala (pre-blended Indian spices)
- Sauce by Paprika (finishing sauces)
- Poom (cookie decorating)
- Madison Fare (gourmet chocolates)
Live Cooking Demos
1pm-3pm
- BITE BKLN donut decoration demo @ 1pm-1:30pm
- EatMise live cooking demo 1:30pm-3pm
Dinner: Patikim, Pasko na sinta ko
- Filipino-style BBQ dinner featuring Chef Erica’s famous honey-calamansi BBQ ribs, braised chicken adobo and more. Food is first-come, first-served while supplies last.
- The evening will also feature local Filipino micro bakeries, artisans, and live music, including Chi Bundle Goods, Butter Boy Baking Co, Baker Joes, Bearbingka, Jen Scribbles, Shop Ni Natalie, Mnl Bae and The PH Dough.
SUNDAY
Lunch: Meat Asia, Mike’s Asian BBQ Counter
11am-1:30pm
- Meat Asia’s exclusive BBQ menu features mouthwatering scallion pancake wraps and BBQ skewers. Items will be available for purchase on-site during the event.
Holiday Market
11am- 3pm
- Best Damn Cookies (artisanal cookies)
- EatMise (meal kits from restaurants)
- Kado Patisri (French pastries)
- Sour Humanoid Vinegar (cooking vinegars)
- The Spice Theory (pre-blended spices)
- Trop Flavor Co (hot sauce)
- Madison Fare (gourmet chocolates)
- Vellemars Kitchen (baked goods)
Live Cooking Demos
1pm-3pm
- EatMise live cooking demo 1:30pm-3pm
About Nimbus
Nimbus is an innovative shared kitchen company on a mission to bring the dark kitchen industry to the light. By combining hourly and long-term kitchen rentals with events programming, Nimbus allows businesses to launch their concepts, scale production, and nurture relationships with their customers with little risk and minimal capital commitment. Nimbus launched in 2021 and has 29 rentable kitchen units across its Lower East Side and Downtown Brooklyn locations.
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5 Must-Eat Orders from Nimbus Downtown Brooklyn
By Kayla Nelson
At Nimbus, we think dark kitchens should be brought to the light: through our partnership with DoorDash Kitchens and via our in-store ordering kiosks and indoor and outdoor seating areas, consumers can order directly from our food business partners and enjoy their food on-site. Visit us at 383 Bridge Street in Downtown Brooklyn to sample a line-up of our local favorites!
Here are 5 Mouthwatering Must-Eat orders from Nimbus’s Downtown Brooklyn location.
Described by founder Harris as a “fluffy brioche dough rolled with brown butter cinnamon sugar filling and topped with a rich brown butter cream cheese frosting”, the cinnamon bun is available for order through Harris’ website, DoorDash, or our on-site virtual food hall from 10AM-3:40 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. Sit and savor these delicious treats in our front-of-house seating area or enjoy them on the go!
Little Grenjai – Peek Gai Tod Crispy Chicken Wings
Little Grenjai’s Peek Gai Tod Crispy Chicken Wings are a fan favorite. This gluten free dish includes crispy wings tossed with herbs and toasted rice powder, as well as Nam Jim Jaew Dipping Sauce on the side. Little Grenjai is known for its authentic Thai dishes, filled with love and lots of flavor, and this dish is no exception!
Meat Asia – Chicken Scallion Pancake
Meat Asia’sChicken Scallion Pancake Wrap (also known as Ji Rou Juan Bing) is a delicious Taiwanese scallion pancake filled with chicken, scallion, and daikon slaw. The incredible array of sauce options – including Japanese Soy Tare, Malaysian Peanut Sauce, Cantonese Ginger Scallion Sauce, and Hainan Hot Sauce – make this Meat Asia curation a fun and exciting lunch, dinner, or midday snack. These pancake wraps are a true Nimbus pick!
2 Girls & a Cookshop – Jerk Chicken Tacos
We can’t stop thinking about The Jerk Chicken Tacos from 2 Girls & A Cookshop. These delicious treats are made with jerk chicken, coconut rice, black beans, sweet plantain, pickled slaw, spicy sauce, and sour cream. For those looking for a vegan option: 2 Girls & a Cookshop offer an incredible dairy free, nut free, and vegan version as well! With their specialty being Jamaican tacos, these chefs hit it right on the nail with this dish. Order directly from them through this link.
Pies N Thighs – Buttermilk Biscuit
Last but certainly not least, we love Pies N Thighs. This southern style restaurant located right here in the city has crafted one of the most savory biscuits we’ve ever eaten. Pies N Thighs’ Buttermilk Biscuit with Honey Butter is a great choice to enjoy on its own, or paired with another item from Pies N Thighs’ delicious menu!
Introducing Nimbus
Let’s face it: launching a food business in a place like New York City can be daunting. Real estate costs are astronomical, commercial kitchen spaces are difficult to maintain, and the never ending labyrinth of paperwork required to operate legally can seem insurmountable.
Enter: Nimbus. We were founded with the express purpose of helping New York City food businesses grow and thrive. We design and operate affordable, flexible, and premium kitchen and event spaces to allow businesses to launch their concepts, operate at maximum efficiency, and scale production with little risk and a minimal capital commitment. We have created a turn-key infrastructure and we take care of all the nitty gritty operations that go into running a kitchen.
We offer :
Long-Term Kitchens:
Our long-term kitchens, available on 6-month or annual terms, allow established concepts to test a new market or scale with limited upfront capital. Best Damn Cookies, a cult New York cookie brand has been one of our longest-running long-term kitchen users in our Lower East Side facility.
Hourly Kitchens:
Our hourly kitchen rentals are available on-demand and have low monthly minimums, providing flexibility and scalability for new, growing, or seasonal businesses. Harvest Moon, Red Rabbit and Laroot have been consistent users across both locations and love our flexible rental model.
Storage:
Our on-site dry, cold, and frozen storage gives our members and outside businesses the storage space they need to support their businesses. The Vurger, a highly acclaimed vegan fast food restaurant recently used our storage products to prepare for NY vegan food festival Vegandale. Our storage options are available to rent nightly, monthly, or annually.
Studio + Event Space:
Our event spaces and adjacent show kitchens give our members and the broader community room to create content, host a tasting, or throw a dinner party. Netflix and Postmates recently hosted Bad Vegan’ Pure Food & Wine Pop-Up to celebrate the launch of their docuseries. Hungry House recently dropped their newest collaboration with Baked by Melissa and Bowery Farming from our Nimbus Lower East Side events venue.
Interested in cooking in our commercial kitchens or hosting a party in our event venue? Reach out to set up a call or tour today!