This tip comes from our friends at Eater, but we like the sound of it. Looks like the folks behind Bocca Lupo are working on opening a new American Bistro on Court Street. Will include a raw bar, over 20 beers on tap, outside seating and will hopefully open mid-February. Will try to verify asap, but keep your fingers crossed.

Just saw this on AOL’s ParentDish blog. Looks like a former recall of Johnson & Johnson’s Tylenol now includes Children’s Tylenol and Motrin products. The recall covers caplets and geltabs sold in the United States, United Arab Emirates and Fiji–and this is the second time in less than a month that the company has had to announce one. Not exactly trust inspiring–but what options do we have when it comes to taking down fevers? Check here for recall info from the company.

This is a particularly disturbing story I found at NY1. Seems United Healthcare and Oxford Health Plans are trying to terminate about 1000 doctors affiliated with Continuum Health Partners (which include St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital, Beth Israel Medical Centers, Long Island College Hospital and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary)–just because their only attending privileges are at these hospitals. This would mean that a whole lot of people would have to go to a different hospital or pay more out of pocket.
As of now a state Supreme Court justice has blocked it and the court has ruled in favor of Continuum, but arbitration is pending and all is not over. We’ll try to keep you informed as this community relies on LICH and we’d all be unhappy to see this go through.

Yup, looks like Bococa will have its very own version of the River Cafe. The New York Post has reported that the city’s Parks Department is looking to open a restaurant on Pier 6 overlooking the Harbor. They are asking for Request for Proposals to find someone willing to operate the eatery–which will have outdoor seating. Love the idea–anyone up for a challenge?

We’re finally starting to accumulate our list of venues for birthday parties and need your help. We know the obvious places in the hood–your Moxie, Little Gym, etc., but we’d love to hear from you about spots that are more under the radar. If you’ve had a birthday party somewhere cool and interesting lately–please either email or respond to this post.

Thanks and look forward to hearing your suggestions!

The Brazen Head, at 228 Atlantic Ave across the street from the Y, is having a Winter Clam Shuck on Saturday 16 January. Little neck clams will be $4.00 1/2 dozen, Blue Point oysters $1.00 each and clam chowders $2.00 a Bowl. And to wash it down, Long Island beers will be just $5 a pint.
Sound good but not sure if you can bring the kids? Lou, Managing Partner of the Brazen Head, told Bococaland that though his establishment isn’t a restaurant and doesn’t have high chairs, you should feel free to come with the whole family. Shucking and food specials run from 5 to 10pm but drink specials are all day and all night.