Confirmed: Former David Burke deputy Eric Hara replaces the ousted Joël Antunes at the Oak Room. [Diner's Journal/NYT]
Park Avenue Winter’s Craig Koketsu’s childhood yen for Boboli only makes us yearn for him more. [Grub Street]
The John Dory gets reviewed by Adam Roberts in something resembling graphic novel form. A first? [Amateur Gourmet]
Mixed drinks: Even Homer Simpson loves them [Wall Street Journal via Serious Eats]









Eric,
If you are able to get this. I owe you one book. It;s autographed and waiting for you youngsters Mom. So, I will stop into the Plaza and leave it for you CONGRATULATIONS! Will niss you in the neighborhood, ut can walk an extr 3 blocks to keep in touch.
Eric is a wonderfully creative chief,most personable, and interested in his regulars. Great guy. Glad the Plaza had the good sense to “snatch him up!”
Susan & ernie