• After less than four days, The “Chicagoans Against Graham Elliot” Facebook page has shut down. [312 Dining Diva]
• Martini Park in River North, a stylized “playground for grown-ups,” closed after three years of business. [Crain’s]
• High-end chefs from Joel Robuchon to Jean-Georges Vongerichten are eying restaurants in Beirut. [NYT]
• Restaurants across the country are running Sex and the City themed promotions in hopes of drawing in fans of the movie. [NRN]
• Restaurant realtor Steve Kamali will open a London office to help his clients, including Tom Colicchio and Marcus Sameulsson, expand abroad. [Eater]
• American craft brewers are increasingly experimenting with sour beers. [NYT]
• Ruth Reichl has been especially enjoying Twitter while laid up with a broken foot: “When you’re stuck in bed, it’s great. You feel connected to the world.” [WWD]
• A new McDonald’s ad in France targets gay customers. [NYDN]
