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Patsy’s, Le Madeleine Fight Turf Wars; Danny Meyer Takes Tokyo

A food co-op opens, but can East New Yorkers swing it? [NYT]

Joe, home of the $14,000 espresso machine, looks for a fourth location despite high rents. [NYT]

Danny Meyer takes Union Square Cafe to Tokyo. [Snack]
Related: Danny Meyer Walks Into a Pub

The battle of the two Patsy’s rages on. [NYP]

Put down the Pirate Booty: Natural and organic snack food pretty much as fattening as junk food. [St. Paul Pioneer Press]

Dan Aykroyd turns to New York contributing editor Jay McInerney for help going into the wine biz. [NYP]

Bruni on Waverly’s “squishy” soft opening. [Diner’s Journal]

Le Madeleine isn’t giving up its digs just yet. [NYO]

Crumbs opens location No. 3 in the Village. [Strong Buzz]

Patsy’s, Le Madeleine Fight Turf Wars; Danny Meyer Takes Tokyo