Todd English may want to get in on the hip parade surrounding La Esquina by opening his own Kenmare spot with nightlife guru Joe Vicari. [NYP]
There’s a rumor that Simon Hammerstein wants to open an international Box and bring his gross anthems to London. [Down by the Hipster]
Related: Narcissistic and Highly Intoxicated Box Patrons Want Totally Gross Anthems, Says Owner
Could Kyotofu and its killer cupcake be expanding with a space downtown? [Eater]
Related: Best Cupcake 2007 [NYM]
Sin City director Robert Rodriguez also makes cooking videos like this one, in which he demonstrates how to prepare breakfast tacos. [Cakehead]
Frank Bruni’s on vacation until September 19, but he had time to interview Maya chef Richard Sandoval. [Diner’s Journal/NYT]
The Fall Preview of previews recommends the San Gennaro festival for first dates — maybe you should buy your girl a “Blow Me I’m Italian” tee. [NYDN]
Breast-feeding women surrounded Applebee’s locations nationwide on Saturday to protest the chain’s policy against mothers’ showing their teats at table. [East Valley Tribune]