East Village: Al Diwan is closed on Avenue A; the space is being transformed into a Gaelic gastropub named Percy’s Tavern. [EV Grieve]
Fort Greene: On Monday, August 9, Scopello Ristorante offers free cannoli and buy-one-get-one drink specials from 5 until 7 p.m. [Grub Street]
Greenpoint: New signage indicates that Gypsy Bar has moved into the former Sabor space at 159 Greenpoint Avenue, though an opening date has not yet been announced. [NYS]
Harlem: To celebrate its 77th birthday, Patsy’s offers 60-cent slices and 10-cent sodas on August 11 from 11:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. [Zagat Buzz]
Midtown: Bon Chon is open (and serving up full-size drumsticks) on Fifth Avenue between 32nd and 33rd Streets. [Midtown Lunch]
After shutting down last week owing to an electrical fire, Maoz Vegetarian reopened its Times Square outpost. [Midtown Lunch]