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Max Fish Closing Tonight; Devlin Memorial at Union Pool

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LOWER EAST SIDELegendary Ludlow Street dive Max Fish is closing after service tonight. Previous reports said that it would take its final bow on August 1. Owner Ulli Rimkus tells the Wall Street Journal: "I wish it could be around forever...I wish I could pass it on to a daughter, have it around for 80 years. But if you don't own the building, what can you do?" Ms. Rimkus plans to open another version of the bar in Williamsburg. [WSJ]

WILLIAMSBURGUnion Pool will host a memorial for Colin Devlin tonight. The Dumont restaurateur was found dead in Pennsylvania last week. Hotel Delmano announced on Facebook: "This will be a chance to mourn the passing of a dear friend and colleague while coming together to support each other in this difficult time. " [DNAinfo, Facebook]

UPPER WEST SIDEGrub Street filmed a video at Big Nick's on its final night. The restaurant was in business for 51 years. [Grub Street]

EAST VILLAGE — This Wednesday, Maiden Lane will serve Cajun shrimp and jambalaya from 6 p.m. until the restaurant runs out. It's part of a "tribute to New Orleans" on Wednesday. [EaterWire]

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