Brunch Launches at B&B; Martha Stewart Hosts Pie Pop-Up

AWARDS SEASON—Later this month, Thomas Keller will be named Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor for his work promoting the French culinary arts. Julia Child and Alice Waters are the only other American food personalities to be granted this distinction. [DJ]

SOHO—This weekend marks the launch of brunch at Josh Capon's Burger & Barrel. The menu includes breakfast burritos, pizza with smoked salmon, Belgian waffles, short rib hash, and scrambled eggs on flatbread. [EaterWire]

SOHO—A new Monday special at Japanese restaurant Niko: for $32, diners get a surf and turf meal of 30-day, dry-aged La Frieda Meats sirloin paired with the tail and claw from a 1.5 lb. Maine lobster. [EaterWire]

POP-UPS—On Saturday March 26 and Sunday March 27, Little Owl the Venue—Joey Campanaro's catering and event space—will host the Martha Stewart Pie Pop-Up Store to promote Stewart's newest book about pies. There will be tastes of pies, warm beverages, and raffles. 93 Greenwich Ave. from 10 AM - 6 PM. [EaterWire]