WEST VILLAGE — Later this week, Takashi will start serving a foie gras-stuffed kobe beef burger with chocolate-infused barbecue sauce. Just like mom used to make. [EaterWire]
LOWER EAST SIDE — From Wednesday until Monday, Hotel Chantelle is going to be decorated for Halloween. Each of their three floors will have a different theme, there will be DJs spinning music, and admission is free. On Halloween night, Chairlift will host a party there. [EaterWire]
SOHO — On October 27, Sur La Table will host a book signing of the Eleven Madison Park cookbook with Will Guidara and Daniel Humm from 3:30 - 5:30 PM. The book doesn't officially hit stores until November 11, so you can buy it early. [EaterWire]
WILLIAMSBURG — On Saturday, kitchen goods store Whisk in Brooklyn is doing a book signing of the new Momofuku Milk Bar cookbook with Christina Tosi. The event goes from 2 - 4 PM, and the store will be offering 10% off the book that afternoon. [EaterWire]
SOHO — On November 2 and 3, Lee Anne Wong will prepare a seven course dinner for City Grit. She's calling it "My Journey through Cooking; Mentors, Lessons, and Inspirations.” The price is $125. [EaterWire]