An anonymous tip says he quit, but a rep tells us it's just a vacation.
City Winery hosts a backyard BBQ in a parking lot off Spring Street.
Plus, the difficulty of opening a splashy restaurant in today's economy.
Watch Michael Ayoub (who happens to be the owner of Williamsburg pizzerias Cronkite and Fornino) create the yacht-themed restaurant's funky-centerpiece chandelier.
Jean-Georges Vongerichten and the man behind City Crab are planning new restaurants. Plus, a new 'steakhouse for ladies.'
Southern Hospitality looks at the Steak Frites space on Varick Street.
Jimmy Carbone, of Jimmy's No. 43 fame, opens a cafê adjacent to the Here Arts Center.
Some possible high-end leadership for the old Dani space.