REBIRTHS— Chef Heather Carlucci-Rodriguez of Print restaurant reveals that she may reopen closed Indian restaurant Lassi if negotiations go well. [The Feast]
CHELSEA— The Feed publishes renderings of Donatella the new restaurant and pizza place from Donatella Arpaia. [The Feed]
TOP CHEFFAGE— Here's the first preview clip of Top Chef: Just Desserts, and the contestants are surprisingly grouchy and mean! Hit the link to travel to "a land of asshole pastry chefs," where butter gets stolen out of spite (sabotage!), people call each other names, and you can, as one of the contestants says, "all just suck it." [-EN-]
EAST VILLAGE— Fork in the Road reports that Bedlam Bar and Lounge is opening in the space last occupied by 40C and before that by Batista. They soft open September 16, with a grand opening on October 1. [FitR]
FLATIRON— On September 26, George Mendes will give over his restaurant Aldea to a bunch of pastry chefs. Each of the chefs will cook one savory course inspired by dishes on the Aldea menu, while Mendes will try his hand at dessert. The dinner costs $150 a person and will feature dishes from Alex Stupak, Johnny Iuzzini, Brooks Headley, and Michael Laiskonis. [EaterWire]
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