Astoria: A new Indian spot called Seva has replaced Meghna, and there's been some good buzz about the newbie's green-chile chicken. [Joey in Astoria]
Bay Ridge: Peppino's has introduced a hybrid of a plain pie and sausage-ricotta calzone, since, according to owner Joe Mancino, people "didn't know what they wanted. They want pizza? They want calzone? They don't know. This is the best of both worlds." But you supposedly need a password to get your hands on it, capiche? [NYDN via Slice]
East Village: Antik has been drawing a crowd, but its confusing space and reportedly crazy bouncer need work. [Down by the Hipster]
Flatiron: You have two days left to buy a fast pass for the BBQ Block Party on June 7. [Strong Buzz]
Fort Greene: Pillow Cafe put "gourmet sandwiches, snacks and fun sodas into easy-to-carry crates" for a successfully catered event, so it sounds like they're a good picnic pickup spot, as well. [Clinton Hill Blog]
Gramercy: The Lantern Thai that's opened at 311 Second Avenue is as affordable as it is classy, plus the spot's currently BYO. [Zagat]
Midtown West: In true Brit fashion, Gordon Ramsay chef de cuisine Josh Emett has a weakness for fish fingers. [Restaurant Girl]
Williamsburg: New Brazilian spot Miss Favela officially opens Monday; look forward to feijoada Saturdays, where you're encouraged to fill up on Brazil's national sausage-flecked bean dish and down caipirinhas to live samba. [Gothamist]

Bay Ridge: A Chinese bakery and noodle shop called Full Lee Gore Café is a nice, clean addition to Fourth Avenue. [Bay Ridge Blog]
Bedford-Stuyvesant: The owner of the Smoke Joint may soon be opening a restaurant in the former Petite Bassam space. [Eater]
Carroll Gardens: A Middle Eastern café called Olive Vine is coming to 316 Court Street. [A Brooklyn Life]
Fort Greene: The otherwise reasonably priced Five Spot restaurant is now charging five bucks for a soda and residents are flabbergasted: “You could buy an entire meal for $5.” You could, once. [Brooklyn Paper]
Nolita: Botanica is a favorite bar of the media according to this roundup: "Some might argue that Botanica is a place for well-intentioned pansies, just like the Huffington Post." [Gridskipper]
Red Hook: "Workingman's tapas" are to be found at Red's Produce on Columbia Street. [Gothamist]
Upper East Side: A new grocery called Straight From the Market has opened on 92nd Street at First Avenue, and they're offering some grand-opening deals. [Upper East Side Informer]

Bay Ridge: Symphonia Restaurant opens today at 6762 Fourth Avenue, with gyros! [Bay Ridge Blog]
Carroll Gardens: Jake Walk is already buzzing with drinkers, and "wine, cheese, and little snacks are keeping the yuppies happy," in a good way. [A Brooklyn Life]
Chelsea: Soul Fixin's Restaurant is open on West 28th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, whether or not you appreciate the apostrophe in its name. [East Village Idiot]
Long Island City: Hunter's Point Wines & Spirits is hosting an organic- and biodynamic-wine tasting tonight from 6 to 8, but you should RSVP. [Joey in Astoria]
Midtown East: Benjamin Steakhouse in Grand Central is open for late lunch from 3 to 6. [Grub Street]
Midtown West: Fred Dexheimer has been appointed national wine and beverage director for the BLT group. [Grub Street]
Soho: On April 1, Sanctuary T will start a monthly series on the origins and harvesting of tea. A $10 suggested donation goes to City Harvest. [Zagat Buzz]
West Village: True, this mint cookie from Milk and Cookies looks awesome, but better than a Thin Mint, blogger? Thin ice. [NewYorkology]
Williamsburg: Are Anytime's tots safe from Realtors?! [I'm not saying, I'm just saying]

Bay Ridge: One of the city’s greenest cake shops, Little Cupcake Bake Shop, actually makes awesome cupcakes, too. [NewYorkology]
Carroll Gardens: Frankies’ third location is sizable, but still at least a few months from being completed. [Eater]
Upper West Side: Blossom at 466 Columbus Avenue is a candlelit vegan restaurant with a fireplace. [Gridskipper]
Former John Lennon and Yoko Ono favorite Café La Fortuna is closing this Sunday. [Lost City]
West Village: At newly opened Commerce, Andrea Strong "had the bread basket of the century," which included "about a half-dozen types of bread, all fresh baked in house that morning. There was a buttery mini brioche, an sourdough olive roll the shape of a fat bullet, a ciabatta and a sesame roll, and my favorite, and one that I think they should turn into a bar snack with mustards and cheese—the soft malt pretzel." Sounds like a good start. [The Strong Buzz]