David Massoni (of 'inotecca) will open Thistle Hill Tavern this December (or January, depending on how things go) with partners John Bush (a longtime East Village Bartender) and Mike Burkett (better known as Fat Mike of the seminal punk rock band NOFX). The restaurant, which will be located at corner of Seventh Ave. and 15th St. in the South Slope, will serve robust regional seasonal cuisine in a very laid back, turn-of-the-century tavern setting. The chef is a woman who will be named at a later date. Stay tuned!

Andrea Strong