EaterWire: Blondies UWS Open, New Chef at Gotham

UPPER WEST SIDE— The Upper West Side location of sports bar Blondies has reopened after being seized by the tax man at the beginning of the month. Yankees fans rejoice. [EaterWire]

UNION SQUARE— Jason Hall, the executive chef at Michael Psilakis' Mia Dona has left the mothership to become chef de cuisine at Gotham Bar & Grill, a job vacated by Adam Longworth back in July. [TFB]

WILLIAMSBURG— A Graham Avenue tombstone shop started selling loaves of bread on the side, and now it's one of the most popular spots for baked goods in the neighborhood, even supplying restaurants like newcomer Sel de Mer. [NYPress]

WILLIAMSBURG— The Feed reports that cagey Williamsburg gem Rye is launching brunch and morning cocktails. Click through for the full menu. [The Feed]

LONG ISLAND CITY— The Feedbag learns that Harry Hawk hopes to extend the menu selection at Water Taxi Beach by adding steaks, chops, chicken, and the like before the end of the season. [TFB]