Chris Rendell IN at Highlands; Popsicles on The High Line

CHEF SHUFFLES — The team behind Mary Queen of Scots and Highlands have hired Christopher Rendell, formerly of Double Crown and Public, as executive chef. The group also brought on Ryan Butler, another Double Crown vet, as pasty chef. [EaterWire]

CHELSEA — Phase 2 of the High Line opened to the public today, and Curbed NY was there. At 23rd St., there was a vendor selling popsicles. [Curbed NY]

TRIBECA — Tribeca Citizen takes a peek at the new CB1 agenda, and notices that someone is vying for the space that is currently home to Turks & Frogs. The new project is described as a "lounge." [Tribeca Citizen]

VIDEO INTERLUDE — On last night's season premiere of MasterChef, Gordon Ramsay ate sushi off a naked woman. Eater National has the video. [Eater National]
[Curbed NY]