Leopard at Des Artistes Does Brunch; New Chef at August

UPPER WEST SIDE — Leopard at Des Artistes is launching brunch this weekend. In addition to eggs and omelets, the menu has things like a buffalo burger and smoked Scottish salmon salad. [EaterWire]

WEST VILLAGE — August has a new executive chef: Jordan Frosolone, formerly of Hearth. The restaurant also now has a full liquor license (previously they just had wine and beer). [EaterWire]

UPPER WEST SIDE — The New Taste of the Upper West Side is this weekend, an event that will feature food and drinks from 35 different neighborhood restaurants. Profits go to the Columbus Avenue BID. Head over to DNA Info for more details on this year's event, or go to the official site to purchase tickets. [DNA Info, NTOUWS]

PAYING FOR DEALS — Eater National learns that Blackboard Eats, the daily email newsletter offering "exclusive deals at the best restaurants," announced today they'll no longer be charging $1 per passcode to access their daily deals.The charge was introduced back in January, but it did not go over well. [Eater National]

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