Beppe to Shutter; Cono's Pescatore Held up at Gunpoint

FLATIRON—Grub Street reports that Italian restaurant Beppe is closing at the end of the month. The owner of Philippe is taking over the space and plans on opening another Italian restaurant called Ciano. [GS]

WEST VILLAGE—Fedora Dorato, the owner of her namesake restaurant is urging neighbors to attend an upcoming community board meeting to support her successor Gabe Stulman. She's worried about neighborhood grumblings about the 4 AM closing time. [JVNY]

WILLIAMSBURG— A thief held up old time Italian restaurant Cono's Pescatore. He got away with $200 but was later arrested. [NYP]