New to the scene …
Harlem's fine-dining scene keeps expanding with the opening of The Park 112, a restaurant and wine bar owned by Lewis Tucker, the former president of Sean Combs Enterprises, which included Bad Boy Records. Dishes include carrot-coconut soup ($8) and lamb ribs ($12) and large plates such as seafood stew ($28). The restaurant also will have self-service wine machines — customers can buy cards to try various wines, with a sommelier on hand for guidance.
Dogmatic Dogs, which recently closed its Union Square location, is reopening Wednesday in the West Village at 120 MacDougal St. The hot dog and burger shop will continue to serve grass-fed beef, pasture-raised lamb, free-range chicken, pork, and asparagus hot dogs as well burgers and baked fries.
Beer-geek out at your next party. Clinton Hall in the Financial District is offering private beer tastings led by beverage curator Leland Estes. For $55 a person, you can get six 4-ounce pours while discussing beer history, production and styles. Price includes a full pint of your favorite. To sign up, call (212) 363-6000.
The 105-year-old restaurant John's of 12th Street in the East Village is changing hands. The principals of the Beatrice Inn, led by Brett Rasinski, are taking over the Italian restaurant, as first reported by East Village blog EV Grieve.
Get it while you can …
Still searching for what to buy the wine lover in your life? Robert Mondavi Private Selection has teamed up with eyewear designer Woodzee to make limited-edition sunglasses out of used oak wine barrels that held Coastal Crush Red. The shades ($120) come in four lens colors and are available online at woodzee.com. Talk about rose-colored glasses!
Beer at Clinton Hall, where you can have private small-group tastings.
Happening this week …
Patsy's Italian Restaurant is holding its annual tribute to Frank Sinatra on Thursday, on what would have been Ol’ Blue Eyes’ 98th birthday. Chef and co-owner Sal Scognamillo will serve Sinatra’s favorite dishes, including clams Posillipo and veal Milanese. The meal costs $79. To reserve, call (212) 247-3491.
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