Dumbo/Fulton Ferry:Pete’s Downtown, which has been serving classic Italian dishes since the eighties, closed at the end of December. The landlord is reportedly seeking a high-end restaurant to take over the lease. [DUMBO NYC]
Flatiron:Junoonintroduces Thali, a new lunch special that includes a selection of dishes served in small bowls on a round tray ($25 per person, $21 for the vegetarian option). The main course changes daily, but daal makni, mint raita, and homemade naan are always included. [Grub Street]
Lower East Side:最近开了咖啡馆Grit N Glorywill offer free weekly coffee tastings starting this Friday, January 6 at 6:30 p.m. Guests can sample Stumptown Coffee brews, paired with SCRATCHbread pastries like buttercream brownies and shortbread shorties. [Grub Street]
Rumors circulated last monththat EMM Group reps were vying for the space at 199 Bowery, and today an online petition, and plans to go before the community board on Monday, January 9, confirm it. The petition lays out their plans: The 20,000-square-foot space will house a bakery, a lounge, and a Latin/Asian restaurant. [Eater NY]
Midtown East: Midtown Lunch reports a recent expansion ofGregory’s Coffeeat 12 East 46th Street, with a full bakery that serves fresh pastries. [Midtown Lunch]
Midtown West: Tasting Table Tuesdays atDB Bistro Modernewill begin on January 24 at 7:30 p.m. The evening will be hosted by sommelier Alexander LaPratt, who will pair a four-course menu with Burgundy wines. Future dinners (February 24, March 20) will explore the wine and cuisine of the Rhone and Loire Valleys. Tickets are $150 per person, and can be purchasedhere. [Grub Street]
Soho:After some delays, Francis Derby’sKingwill at last debut with dinner service tonight. [Grub Street]
Union Square:Aldea将于1月15日开始每周的周日晚餐from 5 to 9 p.m. There will be two tasting-menu options: a five-course menu ($65 per person, $90 with wine pairings) and an eight-course menu ($95, $140 with wine). [Grub Street]
Upper West Side: JoinA Voce’s wine director on Friday, January 13, at 5 p.m. for a seminar about Piedmont wines, where you’ll also get to enjoy appetizers from the restaurant and wine tastings ($65 per person; tickets can be purchasedhere). [Official site]
Italian restaurantVaireopened recently with a new look (that includes a full-service bar) and new weekly dinner and tasting menus. [Grub Street]
