Restaurant news: Boston Public Library hosts Indian food pop-up

The Map Lounge at the Boston Public Library hosts Meal Mantra for a "restaurant takeover" from May 16-24.

The Big Queer Food Fest kicked off its inaugural weeklong event yesterday.

Emerson College's UnCommon Corner, which includes drinks and food from Harpoon Brewery and El Jefe's Taqueria, returns Friday.

• Hours: 12-9pm Tuesday-Sunday.

All'antico Vinaio, a Florentine sandwich shop, plans to open a location in Boston's Back Bay in the fall, per Eater Boston.

Island Creek Oysters is opening a raw bar in the Seaport for the summer (and they're hiring).

• They're running a sale on gift cards to mark the occasion. Add $100 or more and you'll get 125% back.