Chocolate Factory/Distillery for Red Hook; Mile End's New Menu

BOERUM HILL— Grub Street reports that Mile End Delicatessen is revamping its dinner menu. The chef Aaron Israel was inspired by the success of Torrisi Italian Specialties and wanted to "breathe new life into traditional dishes with elevated technique and a fresh approach." So they're going to be serving items like "veal-tongue polonaise, chopped liver with a house-baked pletzel, and schmaltzed radish salad" after the holiday weekend. Click through for the whole menu. [GS]

RED HOOK— Brownstoner notices that a chocolate factory and distillery is coming soon to Red Hook. [Brownstoner]

CHICAGO—The mega rapper with the mega ego Kanye West, who just released his newest album, bought the franchise rights to ten Fatburger outlets in the Chicago area. (He already operates two locations.) We can't wait to see what he tweets about it. [Daily Beast via Eater Chicago]
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