RED HOOK — Joey Scalabrino from Iris Cafe is cooking a five course dinner at Grindhaus on February 11. Dishes include Brussels sprout croquettes, mushrooms with soft eggs, and "tentacles" (presumably of the octopus variety) with potatoes. Dinner is $64. There's an optional wine pairing for an additional $40. [EaterWire]
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EAST VILLAGE — Tuome is celebrating the Chinese New Year on February 19 with several "good luck" dishes including a whole branzino for two with root vegetables and fermented black bean sauce, uni-topped pork shu mai, and lobster spring rolls. [EaterWire]