1) Alain Ducasse is looking to relocate from his four-star perch at the Essex House, Keil reports; he's looked at places as big as 8,000sqft in Clinton and the Flatiron. Separately, Jason Pomeranc plans a Blue Ribbon or Blue Ribbon Sushi branch for his long-delayed 6 Columbus boutique hotel. [NYPost]
2) Vegachef Matthew Kenney continues to expand his empire. FloFab sez he's planning a vegan café in a yoga space opening in a few months at Broadway and 13th. [NYTimes]
3) The Cuozz calls deathwatch on midtown's Piano Due. Blames Bruni, media, self for empty tables. Solid B+ for self-analysis. [NYPost]
