Coney Island 8 May Return This Summer; Brunch at Benoit

CONEY ISLAND — Amusing the Zillions hears that the eight evicted Coney Island businesses ("The Coney Island 8") are now being offered leases by the Zamperla amusement company that would keep them on the boardwalk this summer. Both sides have a court date tomorrow to discuss the deal, although they predict that it will be postponed. The word is that the businesses will not have to pay any more than they did last year, but that the leases will include confidentiality clauses, and will only keep the bars, restaurants and attractions there till November 1. [AtZ]

MIDTOWN — Alain Ducasse's Benoit is launching brunch this weekend. The menu will feature oeufs meurette, boudin, crepes Suzette and more French favorites. It will be served from 11:30-3:30 on Sunday. [EaterWire]

NOLITA— Fonda is now serving Mexican-style breakfast platters. Each $12 plate comes with beans, rice, eggs, salsa and coffee. Also: the taqueria should get its beer and wine license next month. [GS]
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