'Bloom and Grow' Is Blossoming In Downtown New Rochelle

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Floral essence cocktail lists, plant-based dining options and a special social media contest mark the return of Bloom&Grow events in New Rochelle.

The New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District (NRBID) is throwing its second annual Bloom&Grow in the hopes of encouraging visitors, families and residents to eat healthy and "celebrate positivity" when they dine in New Rochelle Downtown.

From Friday, June 10 through Friday, June 17, more than a dozen New Rochelle Downtown restaurants will be featuring special plant-based menu specials, along with signature floral cocktails and mocktails.

Find the list of specials at the restaurants here.

The restaurants participating this year include:

• 4 Bros Pizza
• Alicia's Bakery
• Alvin and Friends
• Applebee’s New Roc City
• Ava Ava
• Colombian House
• El Michoacano
• Golden Krust
• Hibachi Express
• La Herradura Tex-Mex
• Lawton Street Tavern
• Little Mexican Cafe
• M&M Deli Cafe
• Magno’s Grill
• Modern Restaurant
• Noma Social
• Olibar Peruvian Cuisine
• Posto 22
• R Café and Tea Boutique
• RocNRamen
• Shirley's Flavors of India
• The Mexican Corner
• The Wooden Spoon

"We know everyone wants to stay healthy while still experiencing the joy of dining out. Our many New Rochelle Downtown restaurants have great options for healthy dining and Plant-Based cocktails and meals,” said Karel Littman Executive Director, New Rochelle Downtown BID. “New Rochelle Downtown definitely has great ways to have safe, delicious celebrations.”

As part of Bloom&Grow2, on June 10 and June 15, “Grow Note” chalk artwork with inspirational messages will appear in New Ro Downtown. That’s when the social media contest begins and members of the public will be able to seek out, find and post a pic of the chalk art on Instagram to be entered to win $100 New Ro Restaurant or Shop gift cards.

Rules of entry for the “Bloom & Grow2 in New Ro Downtown Instagram Sweepstakes” are:

1. Find the “Grow Note” on June 10 or June 15 (weather permitting).
2. Snap a photo of the “Grow Note” and post it on Instagram.
3. Hashtag #IFoundItNR and tag @Newrodowntown in your caption.
4. Don’t give away the location and keep the message going.

Posts can only be entered from public Instagram accounts. Entrants must be 18 years or older and a resident of the U.S. to enter. One winner will be selected randomly and contacted via Instagram messenger within a week of each chalk art debut.

New Rochelle's Downtown District is represented by the New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District (NRBID). Since 2000, the NRBID has facilitated more than $150M in private development. NRBID is a non-profit association of over 800 business and property owners whose goal is economic development, new business and new investment. As part of its mission, the NRBID is also devoted to assuring clean, safe streets along with wonderful activities and events. For more information, visit the website.