Newsletter: Apr. 19

CITIZEN STYLE: APRIL 2012
It’s time for Mona Akhtar’s monthly look at who’s rocking the sidewalk. And remember, if she stops you on the street, say yes!

IN THE NEWS
••• 4/16: Artist Terry Winters. Plus: Who will run Community Board 1?; big sample sale; tutors for kids in elementary school.
••• 4/17: The Tribeca Ball. Plus: Police arrest Occupy Wall Street protesters; money stolen from restaurant’s safe; a report on Atera; praising local ramen.
••• 4/18: Landmarks likes the new Pier 17 design. Plus: Terroir on the High Line; trying to save after-school programs; neverending City Hall reno gets even more expensive; jeweler gets screwed twice; Poets House; North End Grill.

WILL WORK FOR FOOD
Atera chef Matt Lightner is said to be creating food that’s dazzingly ambitious. But is it worth the $150 prix-fixe price tag? I’d love to dine at the restaurant and report back—so I’ve started a Kickstarter campaign to raise money for a dinner there. (Photo by Nathan Rawlinson, courtesy Atera.)

SEEN & HEARD
••• 4/16: Gorgeous building to become Tribeca Blu Hotel. Plus: Kaffe 1668 serving lunch; florist to move; marketing guru to speak; City Hall Park sculpture exhibit; the gym coming to Truffles Tribeca.

NOSY NEIGHBOR
“Why are there always shuttle buses on Greenwich, often with people waiting to board?” —E.

 

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