IHOP Opening on Sept. 20; Oak Room's Small Renovations

EAST VILLAGE— The new East Village IHOP is scheduled to open on September 20. [The Local]

MIDTOWN— The owner of The Plaza got permission from Community Board 5's Landmarks Committee to build new bathrooms beneath the Oak Room, the gamed but shuttered hotel bar and restaurant. Before, guests would have to walk into the lobby and down into the shopping area to use the restrooms. [DNA Info]

EAST VILLAGE— An upcoming edition of The Moth, a story telling series, will feature food folk. Padma Lakshmi will host and she and Gail Simmons, Adam Gopnik, and David Chang will share their "personal gastronomic experiences" in front of a live audience. It takes place on September 13 at 6:30 at the Great Hall at Cooper Union. Tickets here. [EaterWire]
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