Giving Carne Vale Another Shot; Donatella Plans New Resto

NEW YORK— According to a page in Donatella Arpaia's new cookbook, the restaurateur is opening a restaurant called Donatella in New York soon. We wonder if it will be in the old Ama space. [Diner's Journal]

EAST VILLAGE—A new operation is moving into the old and vilified Carne Vale space on Lower Avenue B. Perbacco tried to take last year but was turned down by the Community Board because the owner didn't go to block association meetings or something. Luckily, this new place, Zerza, is a hookah joint so it should have no problem getting through CB3. [EV Grieve]

LOWER EAST SIDE— For the first time ever, Clinton St. Baking Co. will be extending is brunch hours every Sunday until 7pm, beginning this Sunday the 17th. [EaterWire]

COLUMBIA STREET WATERFRONT DISTRICT—Lost City reports that imbalanced restaurateur Neil Ganic is taking over ownership of the Coffee Den on Hicks and Union. He will turn it into a wine bar at night. [LC]