• One sign we're in a recession: The Times published an article today on the joys of eating squirrel. Guess we'll see you in Central Park later tonight! [NYT] 
• Frank Bruni calls Rouge Tomate "impressive" and gives it one star in today's New York Times, although he also reports the food "lacks punch." [NYT]
• Kefi has been shut down by the Department of Health. [Eater]
• Forge owners Marc Forgione and Christopher Blumlo are changing the name of their eatery to avoid a lawsuit by a similarly-named spot in Miami. [NYO]
• Brooklyn's Patois isn't closing after all; it's moving across the street. [Zagat]
• JoeDoe in the East Village is offering a new three-course, $35 prix fixe called the "Madoff menu." But where are the pork sausages? [GS]