EaterWire: Senor Tacombi Finds a Space, Shang's Sushi
October 1, 2009 06:16 PM
NOLITA— An Elizabeth Street tipster reports that the Senor Tacombi truck, a Mexican food truck that has made appearances here and there, is now parked in a vacant space at 267 Elizabeth, recently home to the pop up Gizmodo...
Board Wrap: Prego or Ragu?
October 1, 2009 04:46 PM
· People, if Your Must Split the Check, Tell Your Server Beforehand [CH] · Selling Manhattan Cocktail Classic Tickets over eGullet [eG] · ISO Palate Cleanser for Chili Competition [SE] · Question: How do I Use Twitter? [SE] ·...
The Gatekeepers: L'Artusi's Kevin Garry
October 1, 2009 04:46 PM
This is The Gatekeepers, in which Eater roams the city meeting the fine ladies and gentlemen that stand between you and some of your favorite impossible-to-get tables.[Krieger, 9/29/09] West Village: When Joe Campanale and Gabe Stulman opened L'Artusi late...
Chef Shuffles: Fabio Trabocchi Takes Over at Four Seasons
October 1, 2009 03:46 PM
The Feedbag reports that Fabio Trabocchi, the former Fiamma chef and one of the city's biggest free agents since his restaurant closed last January, has been named the new chef at Four Seasons restaurant. He replaced Christian Albin, the...
"Speakeasy" Woodson & Ford Plans to Reopen in New Space
October 1, 2009 03:16 PM
A quick update on the earlier post on Woodson & Ford. Yesterday it came out that subterranean taxidermied "speakeasy" event space on Broadway and Bleecker had thrown its last party and was being replaced by a "douchey club w/different...
Top Cheffage: Variety reports that Fabio Viviani, the...
October 1, 2009 02:01 PM
Variety reports that Fabio Viviani, the catch phrase spouting chef from Season 5 of Top Chef is getting his own show: "Viviani will star in 'Fabio: A Catered Affair,' which will chronicle the challenges he faces as he and...
Tribeca Bottled: Tribeca now has its own liquor,...
October 1, 2009 01:46 PM
Tribeca now has its own liquor, Tribeca Light: "And what does Tribeca taste like? Pomegranate- and mojito-flavored malt liquor, mostly...Lingering question: What will Tribeca North taste like?" [Curbed]...
Padma Lakshmi PREGNANT in "Medical Miracle"
October 1, 2009 01:16 PM
No wonder Padma looked a little heavier than usual at the Emmys. Hot damn, the girl is pregnant! Us Weekly brings the news that will crush the souls of men across America, notably Josh Stein:Padma Lakshmi confirms that she...
Top Ten Best Restaurant Deals Right Now
October 1, 2009 01:01 PM
Over the last year, restaurants across the city have been offering special deals to appeal to customers in these lean times, and while everyone loves a great prix fixe, special happy hour, or drink and entree combo, some bargains...
The Shutter: Chanterelle Will Not Reopen After Hiatus
October 1, 2009 12:01 PM
Tribeca: Chanterelle, the 30 year-old restaurant currently located on Harrison Street in Tribeca, will not reopen this month after its scheduled renovations, reports Florence Fabricant. It was somewhat curious when the restaurant decided to close for such a long...
Eater Contests: Vote for the Best Chef Lookalike
October 1, 2009 11:01 AM
Click the image above to view the full photogallery. Two weeks ago, we announced we would be giving away tickets to a whole slew of events for next week's New York Wine and Food Festival. To win, we asked...
Twitter Flubs: A cautionary tale for the oversharers...
October 1, 2009 10:46 AM
A cautionary tale for the oversharers in the hospitality industry: After twittering about actress Jane Adams (Hung) stiffing him on a tip, a Beverly Hills Barney Greengrass waiter was fired. [Brand X via Coldmud]...
Good News/Bad News Motorino East Village
October 1, 2009 10:16 AM
[Krieger, 9/14/09] East Village: It's been nearly two weeks since chef/owner Mathieu Palombino opened the first Manhattan branch of the popular Williamsburg pizza mecca Motorino. Not only does this mark the first expansion of the restaurant, but it also...
Yelp Wanted: For all those bar owners wanting...
October 1, 2009 09:46 AM
For all those bar owners wanting to punish Yelpers who post negative reviews, take a cue from San Francisco's new racy bar Kozy Kar. They posted this (now removed) on their NSFW website: "Please act like an adult and...
A Moveable Tweet: Questlove Not on Momo Chicken Train
October 1, 2009 09:02 AM
Prolific Twitterer Questlove, from The Roots, files his thoughts on the Momofuku fried chicken program....
EaterWire: Panya to Open Next Week, Lovely Day in October
September 30, 2009 05:46 PM
EAST VILLAGE— The long awaited move of the sorely missed Panya Bakery into the shuttered Around the Clock space on Stuyvesant Street may finally be completed soon. The signage is up and workers on the scene hope it will...
Fall Tracking: Bill's Bar and Burger
September 30, 2009 05:31 PM
Bill's Bar and Burger, 22 9th Ave., MePa Initial Projection: October Current Debut Projection: Mid-October Odds, On Time Arrival: Even Eater Projected Opening Date: 10/17/09 Last month, the powers that be at BR Guest confirmed that evil genius Steve...
Board Wrap: "What's the Cheapest Per Pound Buffet?"
September 30, 2009 04:46 PM
· Cheap Lunch in Union Square. [Yelp] · "Precious" Serious Eats Account Has Problems, Guy Freaks Out! [SE] · "What's the Cheapest Per Pound Buffet?" [ML] · 'Hounder Seeks Sugar Free Dessert, Gets Zero Love. [CH] · eG Gets...
Eater Contest: Will the Real Tom Colicchio Please Stand Up?
September 30, 2009 04:16 PM
Click the image above to view the full photogallery. Two weeks ago, we announced we would be giving away tickets to the Saturday and Sunday Morning Grand Tastings, Chelsea Market After Dark, and Meatpacking Uncorked, all events in next...
