Justin Smillie's Upland Will Debut October 28; Marta to Top Pies With Tripe Next Week

MIDTOWN — A rep sends word that Il Buco Alimentari vet Justin Smillie will open his market-driven, California-style restaurant Upland will officially open October 28 for dinner. [EaterWire]

LOWER EAST SIDE — Bedford and Bowery's second annual bazaar is coming to the Hester Street fair this Saturday. There's free beer from Brooklyn Brewery, plus duck sandwiches from Torst, ‘cue from Arrogant Swine, a fried chicken bar from Seoul Chicken, and more. There's also a DJ line up, and Billy Leroy of Travel Channel's Baggage Battles is hosting a pop-up. The festivities run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. [EaterWire]

NOMAD — Pizza master of the moment Nick Anderer is adding a tripe-topped pie to his menu at Marta starting next week. [AMNY]

GREENWICH VILLAGE — Cocktail and jazz bar Analogue will host a haunted Absinthe House on October 30. Staff will come as Edgar Allen Poe characters and perform readings of his work. There will also be live music and an absinthe fountain dripping with Pernod Absinthe. Admission is free but RSVPs are mandatory. Email events@analoguenyc.com to reserve a spot. [EaterWire]