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THE LOWER EAST SIDE — Flo Fab reports that the new restaurant on the Bowery from Motorino chef/owner Mathieu Palombino will not be a steakhouse, but rather a "mid-century American diner.” The spot will serve coffee, donuts, classic American breakfast dishes and sandwiches, and will have about 140 seats. The project is now called Bowery Diner, and it's slated to open late spring. [NYT, Previously]
MURRAY HILL — On March 1, 'inoteca liquori bar will serve a tasting of five Italian organic wines, with dish pairings from chef Eric Kleinman. The event will be hosted by owner Joe Denton and Organic Wine Journal editor-in-chief Adam Morganstern. Tickets are $65 and wine, food, tax and gratuity are included. [EaterWire]
WILLIAMSBURG— A reader writes in with the news that the 'Burg Australian restaurant Wombat had a marshal's note taped to the window today. Never a good sign. [EaterWire]
