Neighborhood Watch

Dollar Dogs at Klee Brasserie; Xiao Ye Opens on Lower East Side

Bedford-Stuyvesant: Tin City Drug & General Store is open, complete with ice cream and soda-float bar. [Bed-Stuy Blog]


Chelsea: Starting tonight, Klee Brasserie has $1 housemade hot dogs and $7 beer cocktails from 5:30 to 7 p.m. every night through the summer. [Zagat Buzz]


Cobble Hill: Strong Place, an Italian restaurant at 270 Court Street from the owners of Bocca Lupo, is open. [Cobble Hill Blog]


Lower East Side: Xiao Ye is open at 198 Orchard Street. [Fork in the Road/VV]

Park Slope: Maria’s Mexican Bistro at 669 Union Street is closed, and the space is for lease. [Brownstoner]


After months of speculation, Bussaco finally closed. [FIPS]


Upper East Side: Spanish restaurant El Porron hosts a paella festival from August 2 to August 15, with $30 prix fixe meals featuring a choice of one tapa; paella valencia with chicken, veal, chorizo, and assorted seafood; and a glass of sangria. Call 212-207-8349 for reservations. [Grub Street]


West Village: Vyne Wine Bar participates in “Riesling Week” from July 26 to August 1, featuring a special list of Riseling by the glass, bottle, or as part of a tasting menu. [Grub Street]

Dollar Dogs at Klee Brasserie; Xiao Ye Opens on Lower East Side