The Bedford Now 'Officially' Open; Peels Gets a B Grade

WILLIAMSBURG— The Bedford is a restaurant that opened two months ago in the old Soundfix space. But now they're "officially" open, and Chef Blake Joyal is serving "an ever-changing daily menu of new interpretations on American dishes" with (of course!) "a southern slant." They also have cocktails, craft beer, and a rock 'n' roll soundtrack. [EaterWire]

EAST VILLAGE— Peels, the month-old and already popular Freemans offshoot received a B from the Health Department. [Zagat]

BATTERY PARK CITY— EAT: The World Financial Center Restaurant Showcase will take place on October 7th from 11AM to 2:30PM. Almost 20 restaurants in the buildings will serve $5 dishes "to kick off the fall season." Their gWorld Greenmarket will also be on-hand handing out food samples. [EaterWire]