FIDI—The grody Blimpie/sushi/pizza spot across from City Hall has been DOH'd for the second time in four months. [EaterWire]
HELL'S KITCHEN—Tonight, representatives for the new gay hotel opening next spring face off against Community Board 4 in a liquor license request for the hotel's nightclub and restaurant. The restaurant, run by the people behind Whym, Eatery and Vynl will have 120 seats, serve New American cuisine, and serve food seven days a week. The club is being called a rebirth of XL a major gay club that once lived down in Chelsea. Given the club got unanimous support from the committee they'll probably be fine. Still supporters are rallying the troops. [EaterWire]
GREENPOINT— Slice reports that Paulie Gee's Pizzeria will open in Greenpoint on Tuesday, March 9. Proprietor Paulie is apparently a big name on the local pizza scene, but this is his first pizzeria. [Slice]