Seen and Heard Around the Village 11.9.11: For Food Lovers

Gothamist goes inside the vault at Pfaff’s, the 19th century beer cellar turned cocktail loungs….and inside the new Veselka Bowery….and inside Prima, the new East Village seafood-centic cafe/bar

First look at the menus of Whitehall, the new West Village, London-inspired restaurant and bar (Grub Street)

The New York Times reviews the Bowery’s Saxon & Parole

Team behind Torrisi Italian Specialties to take over 90-year-old Rocco Ristorante (Eater)

Serious Eats editor reveals her favorite East Village food & drink spots

The early word on the Bowery location of Neapolitan pizzeria Forcella (Eater)

Sticky’s Finger Joint will bring lots of chicken tenders to 8th Street (Fork in the Road)

Real-life ‘Willy Wonka’ chocolate factory has 70-year-old Village history (DNAinfo)….and in more chocolate news- Li-Lac Chocolates is purchased by loyal customer (WSJ)