Neighborhood Watch

Sprinkles on the Upper East Side; Appetizing Shop for Carroll Gardens

Boerum Hill: Van Horn Sandwich Shop has introduced a not-gross meat-less B.L.T., the Sweet P.L.T. with deep-fried sweet potato. [Fork in the Road/VV]

Carroll Gardens: A Lower East Side–like smoked-fish shop, Shelsky’s Smoked Fish, is coming to 251 Smith Street and serving up all sorts of appetizing fare: “smoked salmon, house-pickled herring, house-cured herring, bagels, bialys and rugelach.” [Fork in the Road/VV]

Harlem: Today is the last day to sign up for the Urban Garden Center Grand Opening Pig Roast on May 4 from 4 to 8 p.m. [Grub Street]

Hell’s Kitchen: Veritas chef Sam Hazen will teach a class at De Gustibus Cooking School, demonstrating and serving five French-focused courses with wine pairings. The class is May 3 at 5:30 p.m., and tickets are $95 at degustibusnyc.com or 212-239-1652. [Grub Street]

Midtown West: A new burger joint called 5 Boro Burger is opening on 36th Street and Sixth Avenue. [Midtown Lunch]

Upper East Side: Cupcake specialist Sprinkles will open on Lexington between 60th and 61st Streets on May 13 with flavors like chocolate marshmallow and cinnamon sugar, as well as gluten-free and vegan options. [Midtown Lunch]

Sprinkles on the Upper East Side; Appetizing Shop for Carroll Gardens