• Fall’s restaurant openings reflect New Yorkers’ desire for indulgent food at a low price point. [NYT]
• The Food Network’s Sandra Lee recently found herself on a grounded plane, where she shared coffee-vanilla brownies with fellow passengers. [NYP]
• The revamped David Burke Townhouse will feature a midnight buffet complete with fried chicken and make-your-own toast. [Fork in the Road/VV]
• A model of a Colonial Dutch village will be set up in Bowling Green Park from September 4 to September 14, complete with Dutch food samples. [NYT]