Neighborhood Watch

Plans for Aix Revealed; African BBQ Comes to Union Street

Columbia Street Waterfront District: French-African restaurant Korhogo 126 serves a special barbecue prix fixe Thursdays and Saturday nights featuring lamb brochette, their specialty burger, and a whole grilled lobster. [Grub Street]
Coney Island: Two minutes have been shaved from the normal time limit for the Nathan’s hot-dog-eating contest. Major-league eaters now only have ten minutes to force-feed themselves. [Brooklyn Paper]
Flatiron: Old Town Bar is a “great bar with a great history, but the burger is not great. Have a pint instead.” [Hamburger Today]
Harlem: A benefit on Father’s Day called Real Men Cook will host “celebrity cooks and tasters” and include plenty of food. [Uptown Flavor]
Upper West Side: The Aix space will have a new design and serve “seasonal American small plates and shareable entrées in the Stanton Social–style of eating.” [Strong Buzz]

Plans for Aix Revealed; African BBQ Comes to Union Street