Apparently the opening-night party at Le Royale was a success, drawing the likes of Kate Moss, who made out with the D.J.[Imbible/Citysearch]
Related: Le Royale Might Just Bring Nightlife Out of the Doldrums
Frank Bruni applauds restaurants seeking out new forms of hospitality, but is wary of the WiFi availability: “Will the glow of laptop screens and the percussion of typing become pervasive visual and aural backdrops for our meals?” [Diner’s Journal/NYT]
A former Scores cocktail waitress is suing the owners for being told to act more like a stripper. [NYP]
1OAK is finally set to open its doors tonight, having been delayed by problems with the pesky State Liquor Authority. [Down by The Hipster]
Related: 1OAK and Touch Delayed, Clubland Remains Dormant
Columbia University made a last-minute decision not to tear down the Cotton Club as part of its northward expansion plans. [NYP]
FreshDirect claims it fired about 85 undocumented workers because of a federal probe, but now it just looks like they were trying to influence an upcoming union vote. [NYDN]
Death & Co plans to reopen its doors on Saturday, after a closure due to some bad paperwork skills on the owners’ part. [Gothamist]
With New Year’s Eve in sight, don’t forget that Champagne flutes are the only stemware you should be pouring that bubbly in, so please don’t put it in white-wine glasses. [Zagat]
