Brett Thorn breaks the news that Frank Bruni is not quitting the Times. [NRN]
N.Y. branch of L.A.’s Patina to open in Lincoln Center; March to close. [NYT]
Chefs spout off about what they want in 2007. [Zagat]
Danny Meyers throws a party, and Ed Levine critiques the food. [Ed Levine Eats]
Russ & Daughters heirs profiled. [Chow]