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• Robert Nadeau gives The Gallows three stars, though he hates the name: "There's nothing morbid or goth inside this spiffed-up bar of re-planed wormy-white cedar barn boards. Chef Seth Morrison (ex-Vee Vee) does the comfort-food thing but then goes gourmand on a locovore theme. The true test of locovores is February, not August, but with a steadier hand on the salt shaker, Morrison could be, well, killer." [Phoenix]

• Mat Schaffer, meanwhile, bestows The Gallows with a very positive B: "With its reliance on seasonal, locally grown, sustainably raised ingredients, its house-made pickles and smart and affordably priced beer, wine and cocktail lists, the Gallows is a restaurant reflective of its times. But the bottom line is, Morrison knows how to cook. I’m a member of the fan club." [Herald]

• A culinary arts program at Middlesex County House of Correction equips prisoners with job skills and seems to reduce recidivism. [Globe]

• The Lansdowne Pub will probably not lose its license over last weekend's fatal bar fight. [Globe]

• In the wake of Wright County Egg's massive recall this week, egg companies are working hard to convince consumers that their products are safe. [WSJ]

• In an effort to lure in more customers, many restaurants are running bring your own wine promotions. [NRN]

• Lumiere consistently kills it during restaurant week. [Chowhound]

• Giacomo's Ristorante and Panza are two of the best reasonably-priced restaurants in the North End. [Yelp]

Like the home of its never-opened Hyde Park sibling, the Savin Hill C.F. Donovan's space has found a new tenant, per the Dorchester Reporter. Ken Osherow, the owner of McKenna's Cafe, purchased the property and its liquor license for $875,000 at a sidewalk auction last week. Osherow and local financial advisor Driscoll DoCanto plan to open a trendy restaurant that will appeal to residents and non-residents alike in the C.F. Donovan's space. They're also planning an ice cream shop down the street. Sounds like an official Savin Hill microempire!

Donovan's Eatery Purchased in Sidewalk Auction [Dorchester Reporter]

Previously: Savin Hill C.F. Donovan's Shutters