A Very Rough Look at Cinquecento; A New Chef at Mistral

SOUTH END - Here's a very rough look inside what will eventually be the new restaurant Cinquecento in the space that was formerly Rocca. BosGuy shares those images and some skepticism that the restaurant will open by the end of the month as it had hoped to. [BosGuy]

BACK BAY - Ronaldo Hernandez is in as the new executive sous chef at Mistral. Chef Jamie Mammano recently tweeted the news, saying "Great job Ron, well deserved." [Twitter]

THE GREENWAY - The lineup for the upcoming Food Truck Throwdown, which pits Boston food trucks agains their New York counterparts, has been announced. Representing Boston will be: Roxy's Grilled Cheese, Bon Me, The Cookie Monstah, Staff Meal, Mei Mei Street Kitchen, Lobsta Love and Kickass Cupcakes. [Official Site]