The Libertine, Double Seven, and the Bucking Bronco
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- Inside The Libertine (left), Todd English's latest venture, which will open next week in Jason Pomeranc's Gild Hall hotel. [Eater]
- Johnny Utah's, one of the very few venues with a mechanical bull on the premises, is now being sued by an injured patron. [NYDN]
- Emeril Lagasse, who sold his company to Martha Stewart Omnimedia for $50 million in February, has signed a 10-book deal with HarperCollins. [Crain's]
- David Rabin says construction on the new Double Seven will begin next month. [NYM]
- Le Madeleine will be replaced by another French bistro. [NYO]
- A look at some of the restaurants that have tried to clone themselves and have failed in the process. [Zagat]
- Starbucks has a new line of healthier breakfasts, which won't reek like the chain's previous breakfast menu. [SeriousEats]
- A map of all the restaurants around town opening this month. [Eater]