The Bouchon chef thinks New Yorkers and Californians are similar, while an Oklahoma bartender goes to jail for his messy handling of a noise complaint.
The Brooklyn pizzeria's Manhattan outpost opens next Monday.
Finally, the "Coming Soon" signs came down today and we went by to check out the menu.
Plus: why restaurateurs have a spring in their steps, and the rise of dim sum, all in our morning news roundup.
The pizzeria takes over a Pilates studio
A northern interloper approaches, bearing pizza
But will it have beer and an outdoor garden?
New York's latest pizzaiolo offers a reality check.
Modern Italian and live crudo seek to enliven Beverly Hills hotel dining.
Hopes ride high on Craig Weiss' venture on Abbot-Kinney.
The owners of Tizi Melloul and of Bricks pizzeria both branch out into barbecue.
Fans are invited to come to the Santa Monica staple for a goodbye party.
Plus: El Bulli's uncertain future, and Rachael Ray anoints the best pizza in America.