This Week's Top 10 Stories on Eater NY

1) FUKUSANITY: First Impressions From Sietsema and Sutton

Eater critics Robert Sietsema and Ryan Sutton provide insta-takes on Momofuku's recently unveiled fried chicken sandwich concept.

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2) Lupulo: The Cool Portuguese Restaurant Midtown Didn't Know it Needed

Ryan Sutton reviews Lupulo, George Mendes's casual Portuguese follow-up to Aldea.  

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3) Whirlwind Tour In Search of Connecticut’s Best Franks, Burgers, and Fried Clams

Robert Sietsema visits the local hole-in-the-walls that Connecticut has to offer and offers recommendations on where to find the best hot dogs, burgers, and fried clams.

Nick Solares

4) Eleven Madison Park Team to Open Fine Dining Behemoth on Park Avenue

Daniel Humm and Will Guidara are opening another fine dining restaurant with ambitions to make it the best restaurant in the world. David Levinson, one of the developers of the building calls it "Four Seasons on steroids for the 21st Century."

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5) Gwyneth Paltrow's Favorite NYC Restaurants Aren't Exactly Cleanse Material

Lifestyle blogger/actress Gwyneth Paltrow reveals her favorite restaurants in New York. She doesn't seem to realize that Momofuku's empire doesn't count as one restaurant.

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6) Wylie Dufresne to Open Hotel Restaurant in the FiDi; Floyd Cardoz Plans His Own Indian Restaurant

Both Wylie Dufresne and Floyd Cardoz have new restaurants in the works.

Daniel Krieger

7) 11 Fantastic New York City Food Trucks for Every Kind of Meal

New York has plenty of food trucks, covering a wide expanse of foods and quality levels. These are the ones worth seeking out.    

Robert Sietsema

8) Charlie Palmer's St. Cloud Opens Tonight; Play Vintage Pinball at Milo's Yard Bar

This week's eight new openings include a new bar from Charlie Palmer housed on the rooftop of the Knickerbocker.

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9) Fearing Mafia Retribution, Lawyer Drops Lawsuit Against Fortunato Brothers

A wheelchair-bound woman who attempted to sue the Fortunato Brothers under the Americans With Disabilities Act was told that the case had been dropped for her "safety." Her lawyer thinks the Genovese crime family is involved.

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10) The Buzz: Four Drinks to Try Right Now in New York City

Specific drink recommendations from New York's hottest bars that cover everything from cocktails to beer, wine, and sherry.  

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