Lunch at Niko; Breakfast at Buvette; Spring Party at Loreley

WILLIAMSBURG — On Saturday, April 30, Loreley is having a "Dance into May" celebration with beer, sausages, and music. At 7PM, each guest will get a free pint of beer. [EaterWire]

THE BOWERY — According to the newest CB3 agenda, Peels is applying for a sidewalk cafe license. Smart move, guys. [EaterWire]

SOHO— Cobi Levy's new Japanese restaurant Niko is now open for lunch. [EaterWire]

ALPHABET CITY — NY1 learns that hip new Austrian restaurant Edi & the Wolf will open up their back yard patio at the end of the month. [NY1]

WEST VILLAGE— Buvette, the new French restaurant from Jody Williams, is now serving breakfast daily. [Grub Street]

SHOPPING CONFIDENTIAL— Racked NY asked Madame Wong's organizer Simonez Wolf for his favorite hidden retail gem. His pick is a poster store on Centre St. called Posterati. [Racked NY]