Suzanne Tracht on Suzpree Plus LAX Venture, Surya Still Open, Scott Conant Claims NY's Table 8

MID-CITY— The line's been dead for quite some time with no updates on Suzanne Tracht's Suzpree. LAW interviews the Top Chef Masters contestant to reveal that the forthcoming "Bangkok-inspired oyster bar and noodle house" is still a go and will probably be in the same 'hood as Jar. In other news, Tracht also plans to open a "comfort food concept" at LAX. [LAW]

MID-CITY— B+S shares minor updates. Surya is still alive and breathing, but the end is near because signage for up-and-coming burger joint The Burger Factory or The Burger Kitchen now appears in the window. [B+S]

NYC— Govind left NY's Table 8 last month, now the NY Times reports that the restaurant will undergo a redesign and Scarpetta owner Scott Conant is the proud new parent. [NYT & Eater NY]