All of Peabody’s Restaurant Decor Is Up For Grabs

CHEF SHUFFLES — There’s a new chef at the helm of Royal Oak eateries Strada and Hamlin Corner. Opening chef Rachel Spaccarotelli has been replaced by Alan Merhar. Both menus will receive revamps with special attention paid to “rebranding the cuisine and dining experience at Strada.” [EaterWire]

EVENTWIRE — Belt Alley bar The Skip will host Live & Raw on August 14, August 28, and September 9 featuring free acoustic performances by up-and-coming Detroit musicians. The event is part of a new series developed by Fanic Music. [EaterWire]

SHIT PEOPLE STEAL — Detroit police are in pursuit of two armed men accused of stealing three boxes of honey buns from an area gas station. Remember that crime, even pastry crime, doesn’t pay dear readers. [WDIV]

UP FOR GRABS — Birmingham’s recently shuttered Peabody’s Restaurant will host an estate sale from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. August 11 through August 13. “There’s a lot of garland, a lot of bows, a lot of wreaths,” alongside plush polar bears, photos, floral arrangements according to co-owner Susan Peabody. [Freep]

FOOD MEDIA — Oprah’s BFF and editor-at-large for O, the Oprah Magazine Gayle King has a hankering for Buddy’s Pizza. The CBS This Morning co-anchor apparently writes “You can bet that next time I visit the Motor City, Buddy's will be my first stop,” in the August issue of O. [EaterWire]

POP-UPS — There are still a few seats left for the 9 p.m. pop-up dinner at Revolver on August 19 featuring chef Jessi Patuano. Patuano has worked at The Root Restaurant & Bar, Torino, and at Bacco Ristorante. The five-course menu includes smoked tart cherry sausage, chilled corn bisque, seed crusted lake fish, and more. [EaterWire]

• All EaterWire Coverage [ED]