Fusion East, a Caribbean and soul food restaurant in East New York, has garnered significant popularity, particularly among the NYC Department of Education, which has spent nearly $750,000 on catering in 2023 alone. The restaurant, owned by Andrew Walcott, has accumulated over $1.4 million in total sales from schools since 2016. However, this increased spending has drawn scrutiny from the NYC Comptroller's office, raising concerns over oversight and adherence to spending regulations. The NYC Department of Education insists that large purchases are common given their size and operational needs.
Since 2016, schools citywide have dropped $1.4 million at Fusion East, with significant increases noted in 2023, 2024, and 2025, highlighting its popularity and the nation’s largest school district's reliance on the restaurant.
The NYC Comptroller's office raised concerns over accountability regarding the Department of Education's spending, especially with more than half a million dollars being spent on a single restaurant, raising questions on fiscal oversight.
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