Lincoln Rolls Out Brunch; A 2nd Floor Staircase for Freemans

UPPER WEST SIDE — The Feed learns that Lincoln is rolling out brunch this weekend. The menu features your choice of pasta or "secondi" plus pastry for $36. [TONY]

FREEMANSWIRE— Earlier today, William Tigertt tweeted "Freemans plywood is slowly coming down. 30 ft staircase to 2nd floor is looking good" along with this photo, to your right. Presumably, this is the entryway to that second floor hangout/party space we heard about so long ago. [@williamtigertt]

AWARDS SEASON—After announcing sweeping changes to the categories, The 2011 James Beard Foundation Awards entry forms are now online. Also, the online voting for the Restaurant and Chef Awards is open: Anyone can submit their suggestions for nominees in up to 19 categories, ranging from Best New Restaurant to Rising Star Chef of the Year. [JBFA via Eater National]