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NEW YORK—All kinds of rumors are swirling that His Highness Thomas Keller is currently eying NYC (specifically Chelsea) for his next restaurant. Team Keller is mum, but his Beverly Hills Bouchon is still due this fall. [TFB]
OAKLAND BONUS—Just in case you missed, a few more new renderings of the Jack London Market came in over the wire this afternoon, so the original post has been updated, for your viewing pleasure. [EaterWire]
THE MISSION—Last night was the first night of dinner service at newish Folsom Street darling Schmidt's, which, it should be noted, now comes with booze. And already, the positive reviews are streaming in. [EaterWire]
LAUNCHES & RELEASES—Hotshot pastry chef/author Emily Luccheti (Farallon, Waterbar) has rolled out a new website, complete with recipes, videos and yes, a blog. [via Epicurious]
YERBA BUENA—Earlier this week, we took a look at Bluestem, the new steak joint on Yerba Buena Lane. Tomorrow's Scoop reveals that former Craft LA cook Michael Magliano will be running the kitchen. Also, the restaurant's reps would like to clarify that the real name is Bluestem Steakhouse Brasserie. Everyone got that? [Scoop, previously]
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