[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»

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This week, food bloggers are going bananas over the newest late night spot, Delicatessen, set to open in Nolita (at Prince and Lafayette) this Friday. I am excited that my neighborhood will have another late night option to add to the relatively weak mix. Especially since it’s from the owners of Cafeteria…which means at the very least I can count on some good mac and cheese. (In the fall, chef Doron Wong will dispense a dozen varieties of mac and cheese from the adjacent Macbar for takeout and delivery).

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Last night we went to the chic fun and funky House of Campari at 54 Crosby Street to check out Defining a Moment: 25 New York Artists – an exhibit sponsored by the Campari Contemporary Art Program. Last night was opening night hosted by Paper Magazine and the Guggenheim’s Young Collectors Council with a special (and butt kicking) performance by the XYZ Affair. As you might have guessed, Campari WAS served at this event.

Its one thing to toast to an artist’s success with a glass of Campari, but it’s even better when you realize Campari is responsible for fostering the success of that artist through one of their various platforms to help emerging artists.

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