Gambero Rosso Chef Takes NYC; Kids Protest 'Bucks

MIDTOWN— Mia Dona, Donatella Arpaia's Midtown restaurant, is closing sometime soon. It's unclear exactly when. [GS]

EAST VILLAGE— It looks like first graders are protesting Starbucks taking over the old Bean space on 1st Avenue. [EVG]

NOLITA— New Nolitan hotel restaurant Ellabess is launching a happy hour this Monday. On Monday - Friday from 5 - 7 PM, they will offer 50 percent off of all house cocktails, beer and lounge food. Meanwhile, sister restaurant Anfora will offer complimentary raclette from 5 - 7 PM every Monday starting next week. After 7 PM, it's $15 per person. [EaterWire]

VISITING DIGNITARIES— Fathom's Pavia Rosati took superstar Italian chef Fulvio Pierangelini (Gambero Rosso) on a crazy food tour, dining at Eataly, Locanda Verde, Maialino, Del Posto, and Ai Fiori. Click over to see how he interacts with some of New York's best chefs, how he calls Carmellini's food "cute," and how he adores the room at Maialino. [Fathom]

LOWER EAST SIDE— The Starbucks on Delancey is closed due to "facility issues" for the foreseeable future. [BB]

CHELSEA— Tickets for the Maryland style crab fest Hammers & Claws will be available at the door for $98 (as opposed to the listed $118 price). The weekend of all-you-can-Old Bay-and-Abita starts tonight. [EaterWire]