- In case you somehow missed it here, on Eater, on Grub Street, or on A Hamburger Today, BLT Burger is now in its soft opening, with their official opening scheduled for Tuesday.

- Remember Mad Libs? Food Candy has brought them back to life in the form of restaurant reviews, making it easy for anyone to jot down a few thoughts about recent dining experiences.

- Ed Levine gorges at the Donut Plant, leaves feeling dissatisfied (with the state of donuts in New York).

- Looking for a restaurant with a private room for that holiday party? MUG will tell you where to go, with part one and part two of their list.

- Zagat examines the sneaky practice of some restaurants of charging you for things you assumed were free.

Photo courtesy of Ed Levine.