Blind Man Sues Doughnut Plant; Bourbon at Sycamore

CHELSEA ? A blind man has sued the Doughnut Plant at the Hotel Chelsea, alleging that the sidewalk elevator shaft was open and unprotected, leading to him falling down to the basement level. The suit further alleges that the fall resulted in the amputation of his pinkie finger, needed for reading braille. [DNAinfo]

DITMAS PARK ? Sycamore Bar and Flowershop's winter spirits tasting series ends with a small batch bourbon tasting on April 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25, and head to the website for more info or to snatch those up. [EaterWire]

BOOK CLUB ? Here's a sneak peek at Gwyneth Paltrow's new cookbook, It's All Good. It does indeed feature a recipe called "NY street vendor salad with yogurt tahini dressing" and makes a point to mention that Paltrow frequents trendy New York City restaurants like Frankies, Empellon, and members of the Momofuku empire. Head to National for the choice lines. [Eater National]

POST-SANDY NYC ? Union Square Hospitality Group's DeVine Intervention?an online wine auction with 250 lots, mostly wine by also some dinners with wine personalities like Eric Asimov and a dinner for 40 people at Red Hook Winery, opens Monday, March 25 and lasts until April 7. Funds raised go to Hurricane Sandy relief. Head to the site for more information. [EaterWire]
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