Ciano Takes Resys for Oct. 29; Donatella Opens for Brunch

EAST VILLAGE—For the rest of October, every delivery order from Northern Spy Food Co. will include complimentary desserts—a free bag featuring a variety of Liddabit Sweets’ caramels. [EaterWire]

CHELSEA—This weekend, Donatella restaurant will start serving brunch in Chelsea. Expect items like Hangover Pizza made with buffalo mozzarella, sausage, basil, lardo and a sunnyside up egg, along with Nutella French toast, potato and egg frittata and an assortment of Neapolitan pastry. [EaterWire]

RIVALRIES— Chefs Elizabeth Falkner and Johnny Iuzzini took part in a cupcake-off at the Astor Center. Representing the West Coast was Falkner with a Chocolate Pub Cake. Representing the East Coast was Iuzzini with a Pop-A-Rocksy Rose. J Zzzzs took the contest. [SE via Eater National]

FLATIRON— Zagat reports that the resy line at Shea Gallante's upcoming Italian restaurant Ciano is now open. First resys are for October 29. [Zagat]