New York City Hospitality Alliance; Isa Chef Pop-Up

TRADE GROUPS — Steve Hanson, Jimmy Haber, Mark Birnbaum, Eugene Remm, Paul Seres, Andrew Tarlow, Matt Abramcyk, and several other restaurateurs and nightlife personalities have joined the New York City Hospitality Alliance. This brand new organization is led by Andrew Rigie, who previously worked as the vice president of the New York State Restaurant Association. The group will work with local legislators and other agencies on all types of policies related to restaurants. [EaterWire]

MIDTOWN — Oceana now has a caviar cart offering Osetra caviar for $125 per oz., served with rye blinis and crème fraiche. [EaterWire]

POP-UPS — If you long for a taste of Isa 1.0, former sous chef Jose Ramirez-Ruiz, will be cooking a pop-up dinner soon in collaboration with Plant-In City. Tickets are $350 each. [Kickstarter]

RUMORMONGERING —Eater National hears that Top Chef season ten is shooting in Seattle. [Eater National]
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