New Chef at Lani Kai; Donut Burger at Burger Bistro

EAST VILLAGE — EV Grieve hears that vegetarian restaurant Quantum Leap could close soon due to a massive rent increase. [EV Grieve]

SOUTH VILLAGE — Lani Kai has a new chef, Sawako Okochi. She previously worked at Annisa and Good Fork. Recent menu additions include: okonomikaki, oyster sliders, pineapple salad, loco moco, and smoked tuna. [EaterWire]

BAY RIDGE — From now until Sunday, The Burger Bistro is serving a donut burger. So, that's a beef patty topped with American cheese, bacon, and a fried egg, sandwiched between two halves of a glazed donut. [EaterWire]

IRON CHEFFAGE — On the latest episode of The Next Iron Chef, the contestants were challenged to cook with iconic movie snack bar goodies. And then there were things like Cinnamon Orange Oeufs a la neige, a tofu battle, and fake Chinese food from a Canadian. Chef Eddie Huang breaks it all down. [-EN-]