Sandri Departs Alberta Street Pub; Serratto's Prix Fixe

NE ALBERTA— Chef Kevin Sandri, who built a loyal following with his much-lamented food cart Garden State, has left the kitchen after four months at the Alberta Street Pub. Eat Beat brings the news that Sandri departed this weekend after launching the spot's menu revamp. More as it becomes available. [Eat Beat]

NW/ALPHABET DISTRICT— Italian restaurant Serratto has announced the launch of a new prix fixe menu on Monday and Tuesday nights, offering three courses for $25. [EaterWire]

LAS VEGAS— Lucky Strike chef Rita Jia You — a contender in Portland's 2012 Cochon competition — will participate in an All-Star Cochon event in Las Vegas later this month. All-Star Cochon is scheduled for October 20 at Commonwealth; in a departure from all other events, this one's a tasting (not a competition), with all chefs cooking to an Asian barbecue theme. More information here. [EaterWire]

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