Tidbits

- The Daily News explores the world of the NYC gastropub, including the Spotted Pig, E.U., Spike Hill, recently opened Alchemy and the Inn LW12 (Augieland gives us a preview), and soon-to-come Borough Food & Drink, a Chodorow creation.
- A hearty bowl of ramen will keep you warm, and Manhattan Users Guide has highlighted some of the best.
- After being on Eater's Deathwatch for a while now, The Lonesome Dove is officially dead. R.I.P., tomahawk chop.
- Momofuku Ssam Bar is so good, you'll lick your plate.
- Chef Patricia Yeo is leaving Sapa to take over at the Monkey Bar in the Hotel Elysée, which is scheduled to reopen, revamped, in May.
- Free coffee insanity! If you play your cards right, you can get free coffee three times: tomorrow at McDonald's, at Starbucks next Thursday the 15th, and at Dunkin Donuts on Wednesday the 21st. Details from NY Sun.
- Want some donuts to go with that coffee? Try the foie gras donuts at Telepan, highlighted on Urban Daddy yesterday.
- Or if you want to go more lowbrow, check out the Midtown Lunch guide to all you can eat Chinese buffets.

Pictured: Assari Ramen from Menchanko-Tei.