EaterWire: Todd English in Chelsea, Variety DOH'd

MOMOVERSE— Remember that David Chang comic story in Bon Ap we were going on about the other week? It's now online. [BA]

FLATIRON— Guest of a Guest gets word that nightlife man Jon B is opening a new space with celeb chef Todd English called Opera. Totally a winning combo. [GoaG]

MIDTOWN— Midtown Lunch reports that Variety Cafe has been shut down by the DOH for the second time in three years. The neighboring bar is taking advantage by handing out fliers to confused Variety fans. [ML]

UNION SQUARE— A reader sends word that one of the lawyers representing chef John Schaefer in the lawsuit against Irving Mill is Phil Colicchio, Tom's cousin. [EaterWire]
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