• Paul Sevigny and Nur Khan set to revamp Civetta in January of 2010 [Eater]

• NBC's Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting may not happen tonight, because of Union issues. [Gothamist]

• The Salahi's were definitely not invited to the State Dinner. They had to BEG for tickets, which were never granted...[ABC]

• 14 New York Senators are obviously not feeling the spirit of Christmas...New York just defeated the same-sex marriage bill. [NY Times]

• Was 2009 the year of Sandra Bullock? [NY Post]

Long-dormant hipster haven Beatrice Inn has been back in the news lately. Speculation that Paul Sevigny's club would be moving into the old Civetta space in Little Italy was quickly debunked. But that denial hinted at a "Soho space" being the "only project that comes close to being the new Beatrice." And we suspect that Soho space is the basement of the iconic Puck Building. More»

• Please click on this link to read about adorable teacup pigs. They're all the rage! [NY Times]

• Civetta is closing, for now, and possibly reopening under the help of one DJ Paul Sevigny?

• Reeboks is reissuing the Reebok Pump to commemorate their 20 year anniversary. [Ohgizmo]

• In other news, Katie Couric, unfortunately, knows how to drop it like it's hot. [Gawker]

• Did I convince you about teacup pigs earlier? No? What about this one, WEARING A SOMBRERO? [Zimbio]

• And Paula Deen got hit in the head with a ham. No, I'm not kidding. Yes, she's ok. [HuffPo]

[Annie Flanders, Euan Rellie. Photos by Patrick McMullan for PMc] In the tradition of countless high school girls before him, Patrick McMullan has jumped on the ever-popular “let’s take a picture of our super-fun, yet ultimately uneventful dinner and put it online” bandwagon. So, for those lucky enough to have been dining with, or in the vicinity of, the famed shutterbug at Civetta on Monday night, here’s to you. More»

[MoMA admin Todd Bishop covers artist Terrence Koh's virgin ears while Todd's partner Greg Weithman looks on. All photos by WILL RAGOZZINO for PMc] While restaurant openings have been sparse given the economic climate, the dynamic husband-and-wife chef duo known as the Suhanoskys have barged ahead with their ambitious business plan, opening a gourmet shop on the Upper East Side as well as the Nolita spot Civetta, their third restaurant to date. Early signs are auspicious: INTERVIEW magazine hosted a party there honoring young NYC artists last night. More»