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MIDTOWN—A concerned tipster notices paper over the windows at classic Koreatown spot, Gahm Mi Oak, "home of epic sul long tan." They say they're just remodeling, but Midtown Lunch notes it's a DOH related hiatus. [EaterWire]
LOWER EAST SIDE—Adrien Grenier was spotted checking out a mystery restaurant space on 146 Orchard with nightlife man Joey Verdone. [BB]
TRIBECA— Macao Trading Co. has a new executive chef, Josh Blakely. From the flacks: "Over the past few weeks Chef Blakely has revamped the menu at Macao with many new dishes and significant changes - he is passionate about farm to table cooking and eager to bring his enthusiasm for local & seasonal ingredients to elevate the flavors served up at this Southeast Asian hotspot." [EaterWire]