A tipster writes: "I saw Olivia Palermo at 7ish last night sucking down a cigarette in front of Forge on Reade St." Nice to hear she's a law-abiding citizen who has the decency to step outside to indulge in her habit, no? If you've spotted someone around town and you'd like to let us know about it, feel free to email us. [Previously]

• Frank Bruni offers up a brief take on Marc Forgione's Forge in this week's Times and delivers a mixed review, ultimately concluding that the restaurant is "inconsistent." [NYT]

• Frank Bruni of the Times gives three stars today to Matsugen (left) for its "obsessive attention to detail." He especially likes the noodles ("never too floppy or too firm") and the "startling" desserts. [NYT]

• Frank Bruni of the Times hands out one star to Persimmon, where he says dining is an "adventure" filled with uneven dishes and "spasmodic" service. [NYT]

• Frank Bruni of the Times hands out three stars today to Scarpetta, Scott Conant's new meatpacking eatery: "Conant has been reunited with his best instincts." [NYT]