With the baton officially passed to its new chef, recent NYC transplant Johnny Leach, the six-year-old Clyde Common will get an aesthetic face-lift, as well. Per an announcement, Clyde is temporarily closed all this week for renovations, with plans to re-open in time for happy hour on Friday, February 7. Meanwhile, Pepe Le Moko, Nate Tilden's much-anticipated bar for under the Clyde space, is planning a Valentine's Day opening. [EaterWire]
