• Kyle Bailey, formerly of Blue Hill at Stone Barns and Cru, will be replacing Neil Ferguson at Allen & Delancey. [Diner’s Journal/NYT]
• Nobu has reached a $2.5 million settlement with former waiters who allege that they were stiffed on tips. [NYP]
• Did Gossip Girl cast members walk out on a $500 tab at Brother Jimmy’s on Thursday? [NYP]
• Another day, another tax problem for the Ciprianis: This time, the state Department of Taxation and Finance issued the restaurant group with a warrant for over $900K in unpaid taxes from 2005 and 2006. [NYP]
• Plans for a Fulton Street outpost of Amy Ruth’s have fallen through. No word yet on what will go into the former T.G.I. Friday’s space. [Crain’s]
• Canada-themed meatpacking-district spot the Inn LW12 is no more. [Zagat Buzz]
• Councilmember David Yassky has introduced a bill to legalize beekeeping — and its delicious counterpart, local honey — in the city. [Serious Eats New York]
• Nizza is the latest restaurant to go gluten-free, offering celiac-safe French and Italian fare. [Gluten-Free NYC]
