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- City Council speaker Christine Quinn thinks that the state needs to have a “real, honest discussion” about the expansion or renovation plans for the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. [NYO]
- The State Supreme Court of Manhattan rejected arguments made by the SoHo Alliance and ruled that the building permit granted to the development of Trump SoHo be upheld. [NYT]
- The restaurant at the Cipriani-operated Rainbow Room will close on Monday, January 12. [Huffington Post]
- Following some struggles to make money, the Plaza's Palm Court will close, and Elad Properties is exploring new uses for the space. [Crain's]
- Forest City Ratner denies that it's looking to cut architect Frank Gehry from the Atlantic Yards development project, but admits to seeking ways to scale back. [NYT]
- The future of the Hotel Pennsylvania may be in jeopardy as Vornado Realty Trust files for permission to rezone the Midtown site and make way for the development of office space. [NYO]
- As Buddha Bar is no longer associated with an international chain of the same name, a judge has ruled that the meatpacking district restaurant change its name. [NYP]
- The Upright Citizens Brigade could take over the former Two Boots Pioneer Theater in the East Village. [Eater]
- The declining number of events and private dinners is a big loss for the city's restaurants. [NYT]
- Following an accusation of trademark infringement, Marc Forgione will change the name of Forge, his recently opened TriBeCa eatery. [NYO]
- On Thursday, the Midtown space that was recently Grayz reopened as Atria with a new chef and more room for a la carte dining. [NYMag]
- Upper East Side newcomer Rouge Tomate gets a one-star review from Frank Bruni, who praises it as "one of the prettiest, airiest dining environments this city has seen in some time." [NYT]
- The new location of Upper West Side Greek restaurant Kefi gets Steve Cuozzo's approval for its budget-friendly prices. [NYP]
- Danyelle Freeman compliments the new dishes at Bar Bao, another spot from chef Michael Huynh, but thinks some old favorites like crispy red snapper miss the mark. [NYDN]
- Tom Valenti's West Branch pleases Jay Cheshes, who claims that the “kitchen does have a way with even the most standard fare.” [TONY]
