LloydMartin Launches Brunch Service; Cafe Juanita Among Best Italian Restaurants in the U.S.

DOWNTOWN—Peter Birk, longtime chef at Ray's and then briefly at Harborside, has changed BOKA's sourcing strategy. HotelChatter says he "has moved away from BOKA's rigidly organic menu to focus on sustainable and responsible farming." [HotelChatter]

INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT—Japantown boutique shop Momo hosts the second annual Spam-O-Rama, a musubi-making contest on August 11 at 4 p.m. Trace's Steven Ariel is one of the competitors. [EaterWire]

KIRKLAND—Zagat names Cafe Juanita one of the best Italian restaurants in the U.S. How did they manage to spend only $62 though. [via USA Today]

QUEEN ANNE—LloydMarin begins brunch service this weekend between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.: "reservations are recommended." [EaterWire]