Bungalow 8 Gets Shredded; Christina Tosi's EVill Faves

CHELSEA— Pictured to the right: construction workers ripping off the Bungalow 8 facade today, as seen from Hotel Americano across the street. A tipster writes, "Inside is partially gutted, though dead palm trees are still there." It will reopen as an art gallery. [EaterWire]

EAST VILLAGE—Momofuku's Christina Tosi reveals her East Village favorites, including Crif Dogs, Luke's Lobster, Caracas, St. Dymphna’s, and more. [The Local]

DUMBO— Grub Street reports that Brad McDonald, the new chef at Brooklyn Heights restaurant Colonie is planning to open a restaurant in Dumbo in January. [GS]

CARROLL GARDENS— Ryan Sutton learns that Prime Meats has hiked up the price of their steak. [The Price Hike]

MIDTOWN—Midtown Portuguese restaurant Alfama has just opened a bread and pastry kiosk that will sell freshly baked breads, Portuguese pastry and coffee. It's located in the entryway of the restaurant and opens at 7 AM every day. [EaterWire]