Recently we’ve heard reports that beloved supplier of Mexican-BBQ tacos and sliders (and that amazing Green Chili Mac & Cheese, mmmm)  service, Mexicue, is unreachable. Their Seamless Web profile is down, and the number seems to be disconnected. Does anyone know what happened? Inquiring lunch plans want to know.

UPDATE: Thomas Kelly of Mexicue writes in the comments that:

“Sadly we’ve moved our kitchen from Williamsburg to the Lower East Side, so we can no longer do delivery in Brooklyn. However, you’ll definitely be seeing the truck around more this summer. And you can find us at the Brooklyn Brewery most Friday nights.”

So like that fickle boy you met at Union Pool last week, they’ll only be showing up in your life when THEY want to, and not when you need them. Sounds like it’s time to employ some good old fashioned twitter stalking to track them down and confront them/buy tacos.

c/o NY Mag

Somehow, this wasn’t on our radar, but Brooklyn Star has been open for a little over two weeks in the space formerly known as Lazy Catfish. There’s no brick oven this time around, but it’s more spacious and the menu remains largely the same.

Beginning on March 21st and running through the 31st is Dine In Brooklyn, one of our favorite times to try out Brooklyn eateries at a low price.

The deal is pretty simple: $25 for dinner, $20.11 for lunch (random!), and two-for-one brunch options. A few Williamsburg and Greenpoint restaurants are participating including: Aurora, Baci & Abbracci, Bamonte’s, Barberry, Cadaques, DeStefano’s Steakhouse, Giando On The Water, Hachi, La Piazzetta, Le Comptoir, Loreley, Miranda, My Moon, PT, Tabare, and Zenkichi.

To take part in Dine In Brooklyn, you must call ahead and make a reservation.

A warm welcome tonight for the newest addition to Williamsburg’s burgeoning restaurant scene, Moomba. Soft-opening this evening in the space formerly known as Vertuccio’s, Moomba’s prime real estate – it borders McCarren Park on North 12th – should make it a popular stop for the neighborhood’s brunch aficionados and late-night diners alike.

Offering a diverse (and ambitious) menu including wood-fired pizzas, a wide-ranging but well-priced list of small plates and tapas, and a fantastic selection of wines, Moomba seems perfectly positioned to accommodate larger groups looking for a family-style meal sharing experience. Adding to the party atmosphere: live music from a rotating list of local talent, as well as theme nights starting in the next few weeks.

Stay tuned for a full review of the restaurant, as well as a PDF copy of the menu. For now, here’s a sneak peek at the bar – made with repurposed wood! – and the place where the magic happens (also known as the pizza oven).

Moomba Brooklyn, open tonight, 232 N. 12th St btn. Driggs and Roebling; 718.486.3900

It’s playoff season. If you hate sports as much as I do, but hate missing out on the gluttony, I’ve got a new piece for you on The Awl:

With the NFL playoffs underway, multitudes of jock-averse women and effeminate, girlie men (like me) find themselves facing a challenging predicament over the next couple of weeks. On one hand, forgoing a “Millionaire Matchmaker” marathon on Bravo to watch a playoff game at a sports bar seems excruciating. Still, missing out on the camaraderie and, more importantly, the gluttony of the playoffs is even more upsetting. After all, nothing’s more fun than gorging oneself on well-prepared wings, burgers and quality beer, activities which can make any sporting event—even basebal!—entertaining.

The question, of course, is where can New Yorkers go to make the experience bearable. Those who are disinclined to jerseys, vomit, beer pong and getting their asses beat, should obviously steer clear of Nevada Smiths, the Pourhouse and the other frat houses that make up Third Avenue’s bro-row. Especially since there are plenty of superior alternatives. Granted, there’s no way to avoid the crowds or the meatheads when a big game is on, but here are a few establishments worth checking out for those among us more interested in the food and the beer than the homoerotic opera known as the NFL.

Find out where to go over at The Awl.

c/o Time Out New York

We’re excited to report that the long awaited Williamsburg branch of Crif Dogs will finally open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Driggs and N 7th Street on January 10th. Time Out New York has the full report on the new spot.

The Vendley Brothers, owners and operators of the award-winning Calexico Cart(s), are testing the cold, barren waters at Metropolitan Avenue under the BQE for a new location this week. I spotted them Monday night and asked what the hell they were doing in the neighborhood, myself having been a fan last year while working near their cart in SoHo, and was told they had been there for a few days, feeling out the demand at night, with the plan to stick around for a bit to feel out the neighborhood reception. You’ll find them there each week night, until 9 or so, and on the weekends a bit later. Go grab a carne asada burrito with the crack sauce, and help convince the Vendley’s to stay.

In strange news Grub Street is reporting that Relish is slated to re-open as a Mexican Beer Garden by the owners of La Esquina. Not quite sure how that will work in the winter, or if the old skool diner decor will be fitting for a Beer Garden, but we do love La Esquina and are excited for the prospect of additional tasty Mexican food in the hood.

It’s that time of the week for your recent bar/restaurant openings round-up. Featured this week: Amazing Mexican food, A Brooklyn-based winery, Upscale tapas, A Japanese noodle shop, and a fancy Bushwick cocktail bar.

Haab: Our favorite new Mexican joint which serves fresh California inspired dishes in addition to a pretty excellent brunch.

Brooklyn Winery: Make your own wine or stop by the cute cafe for vino and snacks from Radish.

Cadaques: Upscale tapas, tasty sangria and cocktails.

Samurai Mama: Japanese noodle shop from owners of Bozu.

The Narrows: Swanky cocktail lounge in Bushwick.

c/o Red Jacket Orchards

Earlier this summer we posted about The Healthy Bodegas Initiative led by Red Jacket Orchards which aimed to stock fresh produce into the bodegas in Bed-Stuy and Bushwick. Their initial Kickstarter funding has come to a close, but there’s another chance to support the awesome project tonight by attending the Healthy Fresh Bodegas Fundraiser at The Brooklyn Kitchen tonight.

The event tonight will feature hors d’oeuvres made by local chefs, cheese from Lucy’s Whey, craft ales care of Sixpoint Brewery, produce from 10th Acre Farms, and cocktails made with Red Jacket Orchard fruit. Revelers will have a chance to bid on fabulous auction items from The Brooklyn Kitchen Labs, the Meat Hook, and the Eat Well Guide, and meet Joe Nicholson, the esteemed patriarch and farmer of Red Jacket Orchards. On his first public speaking engagement in Brooklyn, Joe will let the city folks in on the past, present, and future of his family’s upstate farm.

Tickets are $30 and can be purchased here.