Guest Chef Dinner at Brooklyn Star; Patsy's Expands

WILLIAMSBURG — On June 23, The Brooklyn Star will host a special dinner where Joaquin Baca will cook with his old Momofuku friends Peter Serpico (of Serpico in Philly) and Christina Tosi (Momofuku Milk Bar). The dinner will include six savory courses with two desserts, and each chef will be making snacks for the bar too. The dinner is $65 per person, and there are two seatings that evening. Email thebrooklynstarreservations@gmail.com to make a reservation. [EaterWire]

EXPANSIONS — The Patsy's chain is expanding, with a new location slated to open in the Morris Park area of The Bronx next month. Owner Frank Brija also says he plans to open a location across the street from the Barclays Center at 450 Dean Street. [EaterWire]

HANGOVER OBSERVATIONS — At the Mesamérica conference in Mexico City earlier this week, Danny Bowien told Mario Batali that he hopes to reopen Mission Chinese Food by the end of the year. He also added that he wants to open a restaurant in Mexico City. Head over to Eater National for more of the best lines from day one. [Eater National]