Restaurant Blotter: More Ramen For Smith St., GCC Throws BBQ, and More!

Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill represent the crossroads of Brooklyn gastronomy. The blotter is our weekly roundup of restaurant happenings, events and deals.

271 Smith Street Trades Chestnut for Noodles

A Japanese ramen house will be taking over the space , according to Grub Street, who write, "representatives from the restaurant have been introducing themselves and the concept — said to include an elaborate sake program — to neighbors." If any readers have contact information, please send to joanna.prisco@patch.com so Patch can get the slurp on other details and an expected opening date.

Gowanus Canal Conservancy Throws BBQ To Raise Bread

The has announced its first annual "Spring Forward" fundraiser to be held at , "an evening of down-home barbeque, craft beer, and local bands."

What kind of barbecue, you ask? Vendors will include Applewood, , Lot 2, and , with brews curated by Beer Table and vino from . Tickets are $55 (includes BBQ dinner, two beers, and music). All proceeds go toward Gowanus Canal Conservancy, specifically the Clean & Green Volunteer Program, Composting and Rain Garden Projects. See you there, Wednesday, June 6, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. 

Seersucker Offers Friends & Family Discount for Brooklyn Grub Crawl

If you already follow Carroll Gardens farm-to-awesome restaurant on Facebook and Twitter, then you've likely already noted that they shared a special promotional code for 30% off of  this weekend. If you missed the announcement, the code is: BAGC30. Seersucker and other local haunts will be featured on the tour Friday night and Sunday.