Grueneberg Bartends for Tickled Pink; Izard Instagrams

RIVER EAST—Top Chef Texas finalist Sarah Grueneberg (woohoo!) was just announced as one of the celebrity guest bartenders at the Tickled Pink benefit for the Y-Me organization taking place at the River East Arts Center Friday, Feb. 24. Tix are still available online. [EaterWire]

MIAMI—Speaking of Top Chef, Stephanie Izard has taken over Food Republic's Instagram feed while down at the South Beach Food & Wine Festival for the next two days. Expect some compromising hilarity to ensue. [EaterWire]

LAKEVIEW—Brazilian Bowl, a multi-cultural counter-service spot, aims to open in March in the former Paradise Empanadas space at 3204 N. Broadway. [Dish]