Battersby Opens in Brooklyn; Neelys Launches Lunch

CHELSEA— Want a good price on truffles at dinner tonight? Please see above. [Twitter]

UPPER WEST SIDE— Loi, the new Greek restaurant opening up in the old Compass space, is opening to the public tonight. Click through to read the menu. [DJ]

UPPER EAST SIDE—Neelys Barbecue Parlor is now open for lunch on Fridays from noon - 4 PM. [EaterWire]

COBBLE HILL—Battersby, a new restaurant from a former Anella chef, just opened in Cobble Hill. It seats 30 and serves a New American menu. Click over to Grub Street to take a look at the space and the menu. [GS]

MOMOVERSE— Christina Tosi launched a blog to go along with her book tour, which includes some videos on how to make crack pie, cereal milk, compost cookies, and more. [EaterWire]

MIDTOWN—On November 2, the James Beard Foundation is hosting a Gala Dinner and Auction, which will include a reception, a five course dinner prepared by Mario Batli, Nancy Silverton, Marc Vetri, and Michael White, and wine pairings. For more info see here, but note that tickets are $625 a head. [EaterWire]