Saturday Tastings at Bar Boulud; More on Chow v. Chow

UPPER WEST SIDE — Bar Boulud is launching a "Saturdays at the Tasting Table" series, where guests can try six to eight different wines picked by sommelier Michael Madrigale, with small plates and charcuteries. Tickets for these afternoon tastings are available online. [EaterWire]

MIDTOWN — Flo Fab has a peek at the menu for Vitae, the new restaurant from Edwin Bellanco, who previously worked at The French Laundry, Bouley, and Gramercy Tavern. The restaurant, which will serve Euro-American cuisine, is slated to open on March 5. [DJ]

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Grub Street reports that B & B Empire Bagel Cafe has closed its Atlantic Avenue location, but they're moving to a new space nearby at 200 Clinton Street. [GS]

CHOW V. CHOW — Reps from Philippe Chow Restaurants send word that in their court case against Mr. Chow, the jury granted them 15 out of 16 wins, clearing them of charges such as misappropriation of trade secrets and trademark infringement. As it stands, the jury still found them guilty of false advertising, and awarded Mr. Chow's camp $1 million in damages. [EaterWire, Previously]

RECEIPTROCITY — Some rich jerk left a 1% tip on a bill at a California restaurant, with a note that told the server to "get a real job." [Eater National]