Chop Shop Opens in London; Pearl & Ash Wine Dinners

LONDON — The Altamarea Group's London restaurant, Chop Shop, is now soft open in the St. James district. Eater National has a look around the new restaurant, which Michael White worked on with Will Guess of London's Rowley's. The menu includes "Morini Meatballs," a steak sandwich, and the White Label Burger. [Eater National]

NOLITA — Pearl & Ash's Richard Kuo and Patrick Cappiello are putting together two special five-course wine dinners focusing on specific varietals. The Chablis dinner is next Tuesday, August 13, and the price is $350 person. The Loire Valley dinner will be held on September 3, and the price is $95 per person. Email Reservations@pearlandash.com to secure a table. [EaterWire]

EAST VILLAGE — Peels is hosting a happy hour tomorrow with part of the proceeds going to benefit the Tamarindo Foundation. The happy hour runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. [EaterWire]

WEST VILLAGE — Matt Rodbard discovers that Chris Cipollone is serving a verison of his market vegetable plate from Tenpenny at his new restaurant, Piora. Rodbard notes: "Just like at Tenpenny, the dish is a play on colors, textures and preparations. " [Food Republic]

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