Lafayette Announces Culinary Team; Koreatown Krawl

NOHO — Ladies and gentlemen, Andrew Carmellini, Luke Ostrom, and Josh Pickard have finally revealed the culinary team behind their hotly-anticipated Noho French restaurant Lafayette. Previously announced chef de cuisine Damon Wise will be backed by boulanger James Belisle, formerly of Per Se, and pastry chef Jen Yee, of Gilt and Aureole fame. [EaterWire]

FLATIRON — This Saturday, Butter and Egg Road, a private traveling dining club, is organizing a "Late-Night Koreatown Krawl" complete with a samplings of Korean food, Korean beer, and karaoke. The event kicks off at Hooni Kim's Hanjan at 11 p.m. with stops at several other Korean spots throughout the night. Tickets for non-members are $125. [EaterWire]

RUMORMONGERING — Eater National hears from a secret operative inside the World's 50 Best fortress that Noma will by bumped from its #1 ranking on the 2013 list. Rumors are flying that René Redzepi's norovirus-plauged restaurant will be replaced by Tokyo's two-star Michelin restaurant Narisawa, which is currently ranked #27 in the world. [Eater National]

EAST VILLAGE — On March 20, Daniel Boulud's DBGB is hosting a Sausage Slam from 7 to 10 p.m. The family-style dinner will feature the restaurant's signature sausages and a sampling of three beers from Bronx Brewery, including a special new release pale ale. Tickets are $95 per person, plus tax and tip, and are available online. [EaterWire]