Excelsior Bar Finds a New Home; Regional Taco Tour at Cafe el Presidente

PARK SLOPE – Excelsior, the well-loved gay bar that shuttered in August, has announced that they will be moving to a bigger space, just a few blocks down 5^th Avenue. The bar, which played host to owners Mark Nayden’s and Richard Kennedy’s wedding, had been open for 15 years in the old spot on 390 Fifth Avenue. [Facebook]

FLATIRON – Starting on Monday, October 20^th, Café el Presidente will host a regional taco tour. The tour will feature a taco recipe from a different state of Mexico each day, as prepared by Chef Jason DeBriere. [EaterWire]

LOWER EAST SIDE – Chef Fernando Navas launches brunch at Balvanera this Saturday. It's available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the menu includes vegetarian items such as dulce de leche torrejas, thick brioche served in a skillet, and carnivorous options such as housemade chorizo, and skirt steak served with fresh chimi and salsa criolla. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN – Hill Country Barbecue Market has tapped Seth Meyers to be the first guest of its "Brisket Sessions," on Thursday, October 23^rd. The sessions are a series of discussions with celebrities and business people who are making an impact in Brooklyn. Doors open at 6 PM for the free admission event, but advance reservations are recommended due to limited space. [EaterWire]