Print Issue: July/August 2012: Issue No. 24

July-August 2012

Rather his goal was to revive a marketplace where Manhattanites have bought local food for centuries, to nurture nascent artisan endeavors, to build community and to introduce thousands of New Yorkers to one another over food that is indeed good, clean and fair.

Ben Cohen, Cofounder of Ben & Jerry’s

We interviewed Ben at El Paso, a Mexican Restaurant on Lexington and 104th which he likes because (his words): it’s the best vibe, best food, best service, kindest, down home, nicest people, most authentic Mexican restaurant he’s run across.