Chefs Start Work at NoMad; Max Brenner Expands

NOMAD— In a Google Talk, chef Daniel Humm and his front of house counterpart Will Guidara reveal that 80% of kitchen staff has begun work at their upcoming restaurant/"urban playground" in the NoMad hotel. They hope to be open by the end of March. [YouTube]

THE HAMPTONS— Curbed Hamptons has the lineup for the upcoming 10th Annual Hamptons Restaurant Week. [Curbed Hamptons]

EXPANSIONS— The owners of the Max Brenner chocolate shop and restaurant chain aren't letting a pesky little lawsuit get in the way of expansion. They are looking for new locations downtown with 1,800 - 3,000 square feet in high-density and high-traffic areas of Manhattan. [EaterWire]

UPPER WEST SIDE— The New Taste of the Upper West Side returns this year on May 16, 18, and 19. This time, the event will feature a tasting and also a vegetarian dinner hosted by John Fraser, Bill Telepan, Ed Brown, Missy Robbins, and Christina Tosi as well as an event hosted by Alan Richman and Andrew Zimmern. Find more info here. [EaterWire]

JAPAN— Bubby's, the pie and comfort food pusher of Tribeca and Dumbo, has just opened its second restaurant in Japan. [EaterWire]