THE DOWNTOWN HOTEL BOOM
Below Canal Street, nearly thirty hotels have opened in recent years, are currently under construction, are about to begin construction, or are on hold and could restart at any time. I made a (color-coded!) map to show where they are.
IVY’S BISTRO IS NOT CLOSING
…which means that Matt Abramcyk’s Maritime oyster bar isn’t happening, at least not in that space.
IN THE NEWS
••• 5/7: P.S. 234 waitlist over. Plus: Façade easements; what’s replacing the Yankee Clipper; Potbelly menu addition; another Yushi in FiDi; JCPenney in Soho.
••• 5/8: Demi Monde update. Plus: Danny Meyer among the bidders to run the 1WTC observation deck; new real-estate broker office; oyster discussion.
••• 5/9: The pool at 250 West. Plus: John Travolta was here (and he can prove it); award for Terroir’s Paul Grieco; finding a new home for the World Financial Center Greenmarket.
PARTY BEFORE THE TASTES BEGIN
On Tuesday, May 15, Macao Trading Company is hosting a cocktail party with specialty drinks and appetizers to benefit P.S. 150 and P.S. 234. The price is $80 and it includes a ticket to Taste of Tribeca ($50 value). The party goes from 6 p.m. to 9 pm. To reserve a ticket, go to tasteoftribeca.com. Sponsored by Taste of Tribeca.
NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: HARRY’S ITALIAN
It says something about Harry and Peter Poulakakos’s confidence that they feel comfortable opening a 100-seat restaurant—in this case, Harry’s Italian in Goldman Alley—with no friends-and-family warm-up. Click to see the space and the menu. (And if you’ve been, please report on how the food is.)
NEW BUILDINGS, OLD TRICKS
If your new-construction condo is similar to many others out there, says attorney Daniel Gershburg, you’ll likely be asked to pay New York City and New York State transfer taxes, as well as the sponsor’s lawyer fees. Get ready to negotiate.
MOTHER’S DAY IS SUNDAY
Just a reminder that these folks can help solve the problem of finding a perfect Mother’s Day gift.
LOFT PEEPING: AILIN DOMAN
Apartment Therapy featured the 600-square-foot Tribeca studio of Ailin Doman. (Do I need to get the smelling salts for you megaloft dwellers?)
SEEN & HEARD
••• 5/7: Bogardus Plaza work begins. Plus: Real estate broker Ryan Serhant moves in; Woodrow’s delivers; Just Scandinavian sale; the buying power of the 99%; sign of the week.
••• 5/8: This year’s River to River Festival schedule. Plus: Updates on two new wine bars; Fulton Stall Market; free nail art; award for Paul Liebrandt documentary.
••• 5/9: Barge inside. Plus: Bogardus Plaza design change; Fulton Stall Market vendors; Eamonn’s and its basement.