Neighborhood Watch

Bun Follows Up With Jaded Customers; Eating Salmon in Order to Save It in LIC

Clinton Hill: Los Pollitos has changed its name to La Stalla, but it’s unclear whether the spot has new owners. [Clinton Hill Blog]
Forest Hills: The Cheeburger chain opens today. [Forest Hills 72 via Eater]
Kew Gardens Hills: Amalya Grocery, at 68-24 Main Street, in this mostly Orthodox nabe, stocks the Israeli pudding brand Milky, which makes “a dairy-rich chocolate pudding topped with airy whipped cream,” in addition to a dark-chocolate version with an even higher milk content. [Serious Eats]
Long Island City: Water Taxi Beach is hosting a barbecue to raise awareness for wild salmon overfishing; ironically, wild salmon will be featured on the menu. [Eater]
Soho: Bun is sending diners who made reservations for a free dinner over the weekend (when the place temporarily closed down) follow-up e-mails promising a future promotional weekend, “which we will be better prepared for.” [Grub Street]
Related: Satisfied Customer: It Was Bun While It Lasted
West Village: Sheridan Square chef Gary Robbins took offense at being characterized as an itinerant chef, so he has clarified his history in an e-mail time line. [Strong Buzz]

Bun Follows Up With Jaded Customers; Eating Salmon in Order to Save It in LIC