Sam Mason Guest Chefs at Aldea; Tamarind Opens Monday

FLATIRON— On April 18, chef Sam Mason, the ex-owner of Tailor and current star of Dinner with the Band on IFC, will take over the kitchen of George Mendes' Aldea. Mendes will serve up hors d'oeuvres for 45 minutes followed by five courses from Mason, all for $110 a head. Mendes says he plans on doing more guest chef nights like this in the coming months. [EaterWire]

LOWER EAST SIDE— Painkiller, the new tiki bar replacing East Side Company Bar on the LES has a new logo. Check it out to the right. [BB]

TRIBECA— The new giant Tribeca branch of Flatiron favorite Tamarind will open on Monday, April 5 at 99 Hudson St. [NYP]

NOHO— Industry trade event, the Manhattan Cocktail Classic—which had a preview last fall—is going to be bigger and better than ever this year. Tickets go on sale tomorrow. [Diner's Journal]

WEST VILLAGE— The proposed rooftop garden for P.S. 41 has been approved by the city. They put out a request for proposals for a construction partner. Ideally, the garden's finished products will be sold to restaurant supporters like Bobo and Gramercy Tavern. [DNA Info]