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snackwire.nyc: last supper san domenico

The news of San Domeico's closing and rejuvenation in a new location has been widely reported. Tonight is actually the last evening it is officially open. If you have regret that you forgot to dine one last time - fear not. Tomorrow evening is a very special San Domenico Alumni Dinner featuring past chefs like Benny Bartolatta, Andrew Carmellini, Scott Conant and Theo Schoenegger, hosted by current chef Odette Fada. Amazingly, there are still a few seats available. Full details and press release after the jump.   

snackwire.nyc: manscape

Part of a publicist's job is to suggest stories to the media. There are obvious stories like openings where the pitch is purely informational. But once the news of an opening has passed - what next? Features and trends. Often a publicist will come up with an idea, put together a list of restaurants that share the trend, add a little research and voila ! An easy round-up story for a busy journalist to cut-and-paste. A recent example from my in-box is this "manscape" guide to what type of men you can meet in New York City bars and restaurants. To date this story has not yet run - but you might see it somewhere come Valentine's Day. Full press release after the jump.   

snackwire.nyc: $8,300 to learn italian with cesare casella

Learn to cook Italian. Learn to speak Italian. Visit Italy. Become the next Bill Buford. Are these on your list of things to do for 2008? If yes - you might want to consider spending the weekend filling out the application to snag one of six $8,300 scholarships to the Italian Culinary Academy in NYC. The deadline is Tuesday January 8th. Full press release and details on how to get the dinero after the jump.

snackwire.nyc: meet fabio for lunch

I have a feeling that reservations at Fiamma are going to be harder to get now. Good thing Fabio Trabocchi starts serving lunch next week on December 3rd. But it's a little bit of a tease, pre-fixe menu for one month only. Start dialing now. Full press release after the jump.

snackwire.nyc: dave's crave on 42nd

Even though the official opening date and party are not until next week, Crave on 42nd is open now. For those playing along at home, Dave is Top Chef season one finalist Dave "I'm not your bitch - BITCH" Martin. Crave on 42nd is the rehabilitated Italian joint Terra Vento. Full press release and bonus dinner menu! after the jump.

snackwire.nyc: free cupcake friday

To celebrate their new Wall Street store, Crumbs Bakeshop will give away 1,000 cupcakes on Friday. Press release after the jump.

snackwire.nyc: solex and the mythical chef

A new French wine bar, Solex, opened in the East Village this week. Notable players are  Frederick Twomey of the Bar Veloce empire, front-of-the-house man Christophe Charton-Michaud and a chef who's "reputation borders on mythical among chefs in New York." Full release after the jump.

snackwire.nyc: trick or trade?

Is it possible to have too much candy? Perhaps. Particularly if you're prone to diving head first into your Halloween goodie bag and staying there until you're done. Mmmm candy corns.

Consider trading it all in for some nice healthy granola on Thursday (the day after Halloween) at Whole Foods in Union Square. Full details and press release after the jump.