The Year in Chef Crime; New Year's Eve at Porsena

CRIMEWATCH — Eater National has compiled a blotter of notable chef crimes from 2010. They include: murder-for-hire plots, weapons possession charges, restaurant drug rings, and yes, brawls over the use of non locally-sourced ingredients. Click over to see what NYC chef made the list. [Eater National]

EAST VILLAGE — Porsena, the cozy new pasta parlor from Sara Jenkins, will be open and serving their regular menu on New Year's Eve, with a special of lentils and sausage for the holiday, walk-ins only. [EaterWire]

CITY HALL — Today the Times profiles the New Business Acceleration Team, a non-profit that helps business owners navigate the bureaucratic maze of operating a restaurant. This year, they've helped 200 eateries open, but some think they could be doing even more for the industry. [NYT]
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