Protesting the global hegemony of monied interests down in the Financial District is bound to make you hungry, and you can only scream "CAPITALIST WHORE" so many times before you need to wet your whistle. Thankfully, Luke's Lobster's on William Street downtown has you seafood-inclined dissident's covered. A newly-acquired liquor license has allowed them to start pouring suds for the first time today, just as Craft Beer Week arrives. Beers are just $4-5, nowhere near Cipriani prices. more ›

The heat lamps, hot dog bins, and Shake Shack Miraclean grills are all in place, and the long-awaited Citi Field is a go. This weekend’s Mets vs. Red Sox exhibition games will be a trial-by-fire for every swanky new full service stadium club in the place, as well as every lowly hot dog kiosk, popcorn cart, and concession stand. In order to prepare for the crowds, hundreds of foodservice workers are literally stocking the shelves and cooking things around the clock. (Not all concession stands were open during Sunday's dress rehearsal.) more ›

Two chefs of popular seafood restaurants have settled a lawsuit out of court, denying foodies the chance to hear how restaurant plagiarism would be argued. The NY Times reports, "Both sides in the case agreed to keep the terms of the settlement confidential." more ›