Newsletter: Nov. 20

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: LITTLE PARK
Andrew Carmellini’s new restaurant at the Smyth is harder to peg than its siblings—but who cares when the room is among the loveliest in Tribeca? Check out the space and the menu.

TELEPAN LOCAL HAS CLOSED
Chef Bill Telepan’s restaurant had its fans, but its detractors included New York Times critic Pete Wells, who slammed it in a one-star review. TC commenters didn’t generally think much of it, either….

IN THE NEWS
••• 11/17: Lindsay Lohan is said to be moving to FiDi. Plus: A filmmaker’s ode to New Fancy Food; new WTC mall confirmations; disturbing art billboard; the privatization of Southbridge Towers; Marc Forgione at EWR’s Terminal C; why 23 Wall sits empty; Fulton Center escalator trouble; Meredith Monk’s loft.
••• 11/18: Subway conductor attacked with coffee stirrers. Plus: Bâtard honored; Ruum plans to stay beyond its pop-up; Murray Street loft analysis; another Brooklyn Bridge trespasser; what’s replacing payphones; another dog of a hotel in FiDi.
••• 11/19: Citigroup executive likely murdered in FiDi. Plus: Howard Hughes to reveal revised Seaport plan tonight; P.S. 234 pop-up shop now open on Greenwich; Verizon Building conversion renderings; Telepan Local cakes; 70 Pine extended-stay hotel.

THE RESTAURANTS AND FOOD SHOPS COMING TO THE WORLD TRADE CENTER
Among the fourteen establishments announced for the WTC mall: Epicerie Boulud, Australia’s Jones the Grocer (left), Beer Table, Treat House bakery, and more coffee than you should probably drink.

MORE ON GOTAN, THE CAFÉ COMING TO THE PÉCAN SPACE
Including who’s involved in the new café, where the name Gotan came from, and exactly what kind of sandwiches and salads will be on the menu.

ADELINE ADELINE HAS CLOSED
The stylish bike shop’s last day was Sunday.

SEEN & HEARD
••• 11/17: Property home decor store opens Friday. Plus: The “Gotham” shoot (right); Brookfield Place’s entrance shapes up; Canstruction; Elements Fitness Studio; Walker Street “cast-iron inversion”; what’s thutt; filming info; T-Mobile renovation.
••• 11/18: Holiday craft fair. Plus: Controversial W. Broadway renovation; wind damage on Greenwich; 1st Precinct on Twitter; Bikram Yoga NYC bailed; local kids dance at MSG; penny drive; red Citi Bikes; Trinity Place “wellness center”; Church storefront; film festival.
••• 11/19: Is Pookie & Sebastian opening here? Plus: New lighting tricks at 1 World Trade Center; helping the homeless woman on Murray; Bikram Yoga NYC bailed on Duane; James Perse update; Pen Parentis salon and minglefest; our oculi; a small-plates thought.

LOFT PEEPING: NICOLE MILLER
Elle Decor featured the 3,200-square-foot, three-bedroom Tribeca loft of fashion designer Nicole Miller, who has a Rhodesian Ridgeback named Godzilla and more art than wall space. Take a look around.

 

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