EaterWire: Critic Catching, Locanda Lunch, and More

TRIBECA— Some reportage via @GaelGreene: "Locanda Verde -will start serving lunch and breakfast June l - bringing energy boost to Greenwich Hotel and the Tribeca neighborhood." [Twitter]

FORT GREENE— Brooklyn Based spreads the word that the new popup lobster shop Red Hook Lobster Pound will be serving lobster rolls at the Brooklyn Flea soon. [BB]

TO CATCH A CRITIC— We've done our fair share of critic outing over here on the East Coast. But want to know what San Fran's main man looks like? Take a peek. [ESF]

FLATIRON— In honor of their second anniversary, Hill Country's throwing a rib eating contest on June 6. To get one of the eight seats, "Contenders must submit an essay of no more than 250 words or a one-minute video via e-mail at ribs@hillcountryny.com clearly demonstrating their credentials and illustrating why they should be chosen...Participants will have 10 minutes to consume as many dry-rubbed, Texas-style pork ribs as they can wolf – and keep – down." [EaterWire]