Public Fare Happy Hour; Special Memorial Day Brunches

MIDTOWN — The kickoff of the outdoor Hester Night Market at the Eventi Hotel has been postponed due to inclement weather. The event will now debut next Thursday, May 31. [EaterWire]

SOHO — Ukranian restaurant chain Taras Bulba Korchma based out of Moscow is opening their first U.S. location at 357 West Broadway, in the former Via dei Mille space. [Grub Street]

BRUNCHWIRE — In celebration of Memorial Day, more than a few spots are offering special brunch deals. Brasserie Pushkin will kick off their first brunch menu this weekend. It is available Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. The Dutch will offer their weekend brunch selection on Monday, 11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. for the holiday. [EaterWire]

CARROLL GARDENS — The popular Brooklyn newcomer Arthur on Smith begins lunch service today, with a chance to check out the new offerings again tomorrow before the weekend. [EaterWire]

CENTRAL PARK — Public Fare which is located in Central Park and the Delacorte Theater, is open for the season starting today. The outdoor cafe is run by Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group, and hosts happy hour on Fridays from 4–6 p.m. with $3 draft beers, $5 wines by the glass, and 20 percent off the food menu. [EaterWire]
[Krieger, 04/23/11]