NOLITA— Cutlets finds out what's actually going to happen at 98 Kenmare, a spot once meant for a Todd English owned/Steve Lewis designed venture that eventually fell through. "Now we can reveal that, according to a source close to the deal, the space has just been acquired by the owners of Sfoglia...Who knew a pasta joint coming to Little Italy could be so exciting?" [Cutlets]
EAST VILLAGE— S'MAC's East Village location turns two on June 24th. In honor of the occasion they'll be selling their mac 'n' cheese for $1. [EaterWire]
MADISON SQ PARK— Eleven Madison Park is scaling things back, changing up their hours: "We’d like to inform you of our new hours: Lunch: Monday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Dinner: Monday - Thursday, 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Friday - Saturday, 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Please Note: Effective July 19th, we will discontinue serving Saturday brunch and will be closed on Sundays." [EaterWire]
PARK SLOPE— TONY's Feed Blog has the info on the launch of Beer Kitchen: "Brooklyn’s Beer Table has launched Beer Kitchen—a mini–catering service—making it possible to host a brewcentric event at any location. According to owner Justin Philips, pricing will vary depending on the scope of the party." [The Feed]
FINANCIAL DISTRICT— On June 29th, the New Amsterdam Market will make its third showing at the old Fulton Fish Market Space. It will cost $5 to get in and they'll have all kinds of artisan food vendors and demos from chefs from restaurants including Brown, Centovini, Diner, il Buco, Jimmy's No. 43, and Peasant. [EaterWire]