Friday afternoon food news:
- Grub Street notices: the space occupied by Essex Street bar “White Star” is available for lease.
- New this weekend at the Hester Street Fair: baked goods from Sweet, Spice & Honey. Among their offerings: “the Seattle Swirl” – a treat laced with chipotle, cocoa, and pineapple.
- Eater notices a new twist on the Meatball Shop’s web site: dirty jokes.
- New on the menu at Nom Wah Tea Parlor: salt and pepper battered soft shell crabs.
