"And finally, with Top Chef champion Joe Flamm scheduled to exit Michelin-starred Spiaggia at the end of the month to open his own restaurant, ownership will hold a “Passing the Torch” dinner on September 21 to honor chef-owner Tony Mantuano’s previous “culinary dynasty” and to offer a sneak peek of the future under new executive chef Eric Lees. Reservations for the $200 tasting-menu dinner are going fast, but tables for later in the evening are currently available." - Daniel Gerzina