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4/04/13

A Sneak Peek Inside Spring Studios

The folks from Spring Studios New York invited me to see the under-construction facility at 50 Varick from the inside (and on the roof). Given the proposed stipulations on the number and size of events, I’m even less sure what the opposition could be at this point.

In the News: Penthouse Owner Sues Over View Loss

Plus: Capsouto Frères; Thai in FiDi; new school on Wall Street; ad agency expands on Broadway.

CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes (March)

A report from L. (thanks again!) on the debate around three hot-button topics: the Hudson River Park’s proposed tax, the fashion/photo complex at 50 Varick, and the Mexican restaurant hoping to open at 39 N. Moore.

Seen & Heard: Proposed Spring Studios Stipulations

Plus: Italian restaurant taking the Il Mattone space; Tulips on sale; Emigrant Savings Bank rentals; Community Board 1 agenda revision.

Chef Bill Telepan Is Opening a Tribeca Restaurant

Also on Community Board 1′s January agendas: a 15-year-old restaurant appears to be closing; Tribeca is getting another Mexican restaurant; a new bar/restaurant on Franklin Street; a new fitness facility on Church; and more.

CB1 Tribeca Commitee: The Unofficial Minutes (December)

Sample menus and other details for Marc Forgione’s Laotian restaurant, the global brasserie coming to the old Matsugen space, a new vegetarian restaurant, and the Greek spot replacing Turks & Frogs. Also: More on 50 Varick, sidewalk seating at Locanda Verde and Aamanns, and a couple street events.

Seen & Heard: New Maternity Shop

UPDATE: The brand is founded by a TV character! Plus: CB1 member on Asphalt Green delays; Corbin Building windows; Will Smith film shooting here today; Chilean pop-up; 50 Varick windows; plumber recommendation?

El Vez Mexican Restaurant Is Coming to the Conrad

As in Señor Presley. Also on Community Board 1′s December agendas: Marc Forgione’s Asian resto; the Russian-owned resto where Matsugen was; Spring Studios fashion complex; a bunch of FiDi restos; the Turks & Frogs replacement; and more.