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EaterWire: Calçotada Fest at Back Forty; Derby Day at Tipsy Parson

[Back Forty West by Krieger] CHELSEA — Tipsy Parson will host its third annual Kentucky Derby Party on May 5 from 3 - 7 PM. Tickets are $40, and the price includes unlimited hors d'oeuvres, music, a screening of... »

The First Word: Guess fourth time's a charm? Yesterday,...

Guess fourth time's a charm? Yesterday, the SLA approved Hospitality LLC's request for a license, meaning plans to open an "art gallery with a full-service restaurant" in the old Superdive space will move forward, reports EV Grieve. In a surprising... »

Week in Reviews: Pete Wells Awards Two Stars to Stupak's Empellon Cocina

[Krieger] New York Times critic Pete Wells is impressed by the ambitious Mexican fare at Alex Stupak's Empellon Cocina. He awards the restaurant two stars: I couldn’t quite believe how much a spackle of bittersweet mole poblano paste had... »

Monday Opening Report: Serafina MePa, Gutherie Inn, Donna All Certified Open

1) Williamsburg: Last week, nightlife vet Leif Huckman opened Donna, a new bar and restaurant in Williamsburg. The space was designed by the Haslegrave brothers, who also worked on Elsa, Paulie Gee’s, Manhattan Inn, and Goat Town. Pitched as "an... »

Something for the Weekend: Eataly Earth Day, Salad Stunt, Smorgasburg, and More

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are five choice dining events going on around the city: 1) Eataly Earth Day Where: 200 5th Avenue, New York, NY When: Sunday, noon–6 p.m. What: Eataly will ceelbrate Earth Day by... »

The Shutter: A "for rent" sign went up...

A "for rent" sign went up on the shuttered Kate's Joint space today. EV Grieve hears that at one point, the landlord offered to lower the rent to help keep the vegetarian restaurant in business. There's also a nasty rumor... »

The Shutter: Vegetarian Favorite Kate's Joint Seized by Marshal

There's going to be a lot of pissed off vegetarians in the East Village tonight: EV Grieve reports that troubled neighborhood restaurant Kate's Joint is now closed, with a marshal's possession note taped do the door. A little over a... »

First Word: The CB3 Approves DL, Leah Cohen; Denies Porchetta

Welcome to First Word, wherein Eater and its correspondents sit for hours at steamy community board meetings to bring back the first word of new establishments and what they're up to. Your reports from the field always encouraged to tips@eater.com.... »

EaterWire: Earth Day at B & B Restaurants; GoogaMooga Vendors

[Eataly by Krieger] FOOD FESTS — The organizers of food and music fest The Great GoogaMooga just announced more additions to the vendor lineup, including: Dinosaur BBQ, The Burger Joint, Crif Dogs, DuMont burger, Landhaus, Souvlaki GR, Craft, Little... »

The Shutter: Lakeside Lounge to Close at the End of April

Sad news from Alphabet City, as the neighborhood is about to lose the popular Lakeside Lounge at the end of this month. The bar, which also doubled as a live music venue, has been open since 1997 and hosted many... »

EaterWire: Taste of the Nation on April 30; Sea Bean Soup Delivery

FOOD FESTS — Taste of the Nation returns on April 30, with food and drinks from Booker & Dax, Union Square Cafe, Roberta's, Red Rooster, Ai Fiori, Do or Dine, Aldea, Maialino, and many others. All proceeds go to benefit... »

EaterWire: Lupa to Expand to Hong Kong; Ruby Foo's in Danger

EXPANSIONS — A few months ago, Mario Batali mentioned that he was looking into opening a restaurant in Asia, and today, the site http://hk.lifestyleasia.com/en/features/wine-and-dine/mario-batali-to-open-lupa-in-hong-kong-11078/"Lifestyle Asia reports ... »

Life After Life Cafe: Kathy Kirkpatrick, the president of Life...

Kathy Kirkpatrick, the president of Life Cafe Inc., explains why she put the shuttered restaurant's trademark up for sale: "It's a brand that will work throughout the U.S. and the world....I have always had international patrons coming, making special ... »

The Week in Eater: LaGuardia, M. Wells, Francesca, The Nomad, and More

Click here to view the full photogallery. This Week's Top Stories: 12 Epic 'Last Meals' in New York City · M. Wells Dinette Opening This May · All Star Chefs Sign on for LaGuardia's Terminal C · 10 Recent Super... »

EaterWire: Lunch at Kutsher's; More Details on Zum Schneider MTK

TRIBECA — Grub Street learns that Kutsher's is launching express lunch service during the week, where you can get all the sandwiches, soups, and salads on the menu to stay or to go. All the dishes will be prepared in... »

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