Luke's Lobster: The lobster roll has been enjoying a bit of a renaissance recently (and has possibly jumped the shark with its availability at Citi Field), but there's one lingering problem: they're usually way too expensive. Luke Holden and his father Jeff, both Maine natives, are trying to change this in the East Village. The Lobster Roll will be the biggest draw at the Holdens' new place, and at $14 it's pretty reasonable, especially with the near-complete lack of filler mayo and celery. Other seafood rolls are as cheap as $6, and dishes include fresh chowders, bisques, crab claws and lobster knuckles. No liquor license yet, but spring will bring some Maine-grown beers. 93 East 7th Street, (212) 387-8487 more ›

Exactly a year and a day after Brooklyn Heights institution Armando's closed its doors, the Daily News has learned that the beloved neighborhood Italian restaurant will reopen at the same location. After 72 years in business, Armando's called it quits last year and was replaced by the Spicy Pickle sandwich chain. Armando's owner Peter Byros, who also owns the Montague Street building housing the restaurant, tells the News, "[Spicy Pickle] didn't make it; they defaulted on their lease." His daughter Maria will now manage the new incarnation of Armando's, which once upon a time hosted the Dodgers after their games, and other regulars over the years including Norman Mailer, Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller. Maria says, "We're going to keep it in a similar style - Old New York - but freshened up," and Lost City reports that Byros plans to bring back the restaurant's classic neon lobster sign. more ›