Gahm Mi Oak 'Renovations'; New Chef at Macao Trading Co.

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]