Louro Celebrates Julia Child; Nobu's 20th Anniversary

WEST VILLAGE — Louro will mark Julia Child's 102nd birthday this weekend with a four course menu of what the restaurant calls Julia's favorites, including: oysters, cheese souffle, boeuf bourguignon, bouillabaisse and crepes suzette. The dinner costs $49. [EaterWire]

TRIBECA — Nobu is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a "20 Years in 20 Bites" dinner on September 17. The $120 meal will consist of five courses, with four bites each, a blend of the restaurant's classics and newer items. The menu will also be available at all 27 Nobu locations around the world. [EaterWire]

CHELSEA — Just Food's Let Us Eat Local fundraiser this year will feature a VIP cocktail hour and raw bar prepared by ABC Cocina, Blue Hill, and L&W Oyster Co. Dishes include a raw shaved fluke and several oyster preparations. The event is on September 17. VIP tickets go for $350 and regular tickets cost $225. [EaterWire]

D.C. — This week, David Chang announced that he will open his largest Momofuku yet in D.C. in 2015, and he's not the only New York chef eyeing the capital. Michael White is opening an outpost of Osteria Morini, and Daniel Boulud is on his way with DBGB. So why are so many chefs headed south? Eater National explains. [~EN~]
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