OUR RESTAURANTS, BY PEN AND INK
John Donohue, whose drawings of local restaurants were featured here in 2017, has in those past four years expanded his repertoire. He’s got more Tribeca restaurants featured as well as some in Paris and London, with a new book dedicated to Paris haunts. He’s also donated his work for charities, including City Harvest, the Historic Districts Council and since the pandemic — ROAR, the restaurant advocacy group founded by the Crown Shy folks.

ACTION AT NORTH END GRILL?
I’ve failed at getting good updates on this space since their presentation at the CB1 Licensing Committee back in the Before Days, but A. spotted some action there just a week ago. Progress??

JULY BLUES AT WAGNER PARK
The Blues Festival is back at Wagner Park on Thursdays in July at 6:00p starting with July 8. The events are free but it looks like you have to RSVP at the link here. First up, Susan Z. Anthony at 6 and Nicole Atkins at 7p; 7/15 – Devon Gilfillian; 7/22 – Ranky Tanky; 7/29 – Rev. Sekou & The Freedom Fighters.