UPPER WEST SIDE—Though too soon to give it an official Certification, Dovetail has sorted out their ConEd issues and is now open for friends & family. Public service is to start on Saturday, which is, per the resy line, fully booked. Resies are still available for Sunday. [EaterWire]
MIDTOWN WEST—Mendy's, home of Kenny Bania's favorite pea soup ("...the best. The best, Jerry!"), has met with the Department of Health and not come out of said encounter in good shape. From the tipline: "Mendy's closed by DOH?Many signs on the exterior covering up and claiming water and plumbing problems that will keep them closed for two days?" [EaterWire Inbox]