New Chef at Neely's; Light are Off at White & Church

UPPER EAST SIDE — Neely's Barbecue Parlor has a new chef: Bob Devine, formerly of Wildwood, Dinosaur, Brother Jimmy's, and Townline BBQ in Southampton. Devine has been working in barbecue restaurants for over 20 years. [EaterWire]

TRIBECA — Could this be the end for White & Church? Tribeca Citizen notices that the doors to Matteo Boglione's Tribeca restaurant have been closed all week, and the website is down. Perhaps those bug cocktails weren't selling so well. [Tribeca Citizen]

UPPER WEST SIDE — Alamo Drafthouse got initial approved for its liquor license from the community board, but the hybrid movie theater/restaurant is now slated to open in 2014. [WSR]

VIDEO INTERLUDE — Iron Chef Michael Symon has some thoughts on professional train wreck Lindsay Lohan, which he shared on ladyshow The View. First of all, why does she drive in New York City? Why is she picking people up in clubs? Why is she going clubbing with her mom? Head over to Eater National for the clip. [~EN~]
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