"Chef Departure Sparks Casual Transformation at Brooklyn Restaurant, French Lounge Takes Over in Wash Park"

Margot, a French restaurant in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, is changing its concept to something more casual after a month of opening, leading to the departure of its star chef. Blank Slate, a Manhattan cafe chain, changed its name to Slate Cafe due to confusion with Blank Street Coffee. Titan Foods, one of the largest Greek food stores in America, has closed temporarily due to the end of its lease, but plans to relocate. Poppy's, an all-day cafe and market in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, will open a new location in Brooklyn Heights this fall.