Geoffrey Zakarian at the NYSE; Xi'an + Pok Pok Dinners

FINANCIAL DISTRICT — Here's a photo of Geoffrey Zakarian ringing the opening bell at the New York Sock Exchange this morning with his pals Marc Murphy, Francois Payard, Kerry Heffernan, and Terrance Brennan. Today, Geoffrey became the Chairman of City Harvest's Food Council. [EaterWire]

COLLABORATIONS — Pok Pok and Xi'An Famous Foods are teaming up for a series of Lunar New Year dinners on January 31 and February 1 at 127 Columbia Street (the old Pok Pok space). The five-course meals are $150 per head, and the menu features Chinese dumplings, stewed pork belly, noodles, and sweets. Food, drink, tax, and tip are included in the price. Tickets can be purchased online. [EaterWire]

WILLIAMSBURG — Lachlan, the new casual gastropub in the old Gwynnett St. space, is starting brunch this Saturday, January 25. The menu includes quiches, pancakes, steak & eggs, Dutch baby pancakes, and more. Check out the whole list of options here. [EaterWire]