| Openings |
| See a slideshow of dishes. |  |
| Temporary Closings |
| 'Tis the time of year when some of the city's finer eateries temporarily close. |  |
| Empire Building |
| No word whether or not Vegemite pork buns will be sold at Momofuku in Sydney. |  |
| Crime Scenes |
| Tomatoes and peppers are disappearing from the city's community gardens. |  |
| Folksy Food |
| "Scarborough Fairway" bread is made with parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme. |  |
| Foodievents |
| It's a thin line between 'roaaaarrrr' and 'raaagh.' |  |
| Product Placement |
| Next thing you know, kids will be wish-listing those dope new KitchenAid stand mixers. |  |
| Coffee Buzz |
| The Southern California–based chain is opening its first New York store. |  |
| Chef Shuffle |
| His sous-chef will replace him, as the restaurant aims to go for a "more neighborhood approach." |  |
| Video Feed |
| And he can't drive past an Olive Garden without seething with anger. |  |
| Mediavore |
| Plus: Coconut water is mostly just a gimmick, fast-casual Indian chain heading Stateside, and more, in our morning news roundup. |
| The Grub Street Diet |
| "When I'm in stressful situations, I go back to the same foods, so that's what's happening with the tuna sandwich, and also that turns into Kit Kat Bits" |  |
| Neighborhood Watch |
| Plus: play hookie at Hotel Chantelle, a new chef at Alias, and more, in our daily roundup of neighborhood news. |
| Feed the Animals |
| That's right, cupcakes for dogs are now a thing. |  |
| Closings |
| Dinner will now be served on Fridays and Saturdays until the restaurant closes. |  |
| Quote of the Day |
| Even Conan O'Brien knows the Michelin Guide is broken. |  |
| The James Weird Awards |
| Plus: Girl Scouts, McDonald's car chases, cheesecake ruses, and more, all in this week's roundup of weird restaurant news. |  |
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