LOCAL LENS: FRED DODNICK AND TERI HENRY
“We shoot here endlessly,” says Fred Dodnick, who sent over wonderful images that he and his partner, Teri Henry, have taken of the area. Take a look here.
VALENTINE’S DAY IS TOMORROW! IT’S NOT TOO LATE
You do not want to be one of those people standing in line at the deli, buying a last-minute bouquet on Valentine’s Day. It’s a far better idea to order beautiful flowers now from expert designer Mel Furukawa—his clients include Daniel Boulud’s Feast and Fetes Catering, City Hall Restaurant, and The Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Palm House and Atrium. Call him at 917-446-4300, or stop by his shop at 120 Duane (between Church and Broadway). Just tell him your budget and any style parameters and you’ll be set. Sponsored.
CORTON’S REPLACEMENT HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED
It’ll be less fussy, but then it would almost have to be, wouldn’t it? The details.
NOSY NEIGHBOR
“Back in June, you said the BMCC trailers on West Street would be removed by September. They’re still there. What gives?” —T. The good news.
NOW ACCEPTING PATIENTS: TRIBECA NORTH DENTISTRY
At Tribeca North Dentistry we provide pediatric, orthodontic and general dental services in a warm and friendly environment based on individual needs. After all, healthy teeth lead to happy smiles. Now accepting patients. 78 Laight (at Washington), 212-966-6680. Sponsored.
SEEN & HEARD
••• 2/11: A creperie on Chambers. Plus: Tribeca Meet & Greet; community rebuilding meetings; Landmarc’s tenth anniversary; 56 Leonard crane.
PIER 26 RESTAURANT UPDATE
The building is coming along—we’ll be dining by the river before we know it.
IN THE NEWS
••• 2/10: Barbalu’s dining room is back. Plus: Ice keeps falling off World Trade Center buildings; City Hall restaurant building sold; a week of Brookfield Place jackhammering; police blotter.
••• 2/11: Bonobos signs on at Brookfield Place. Plus: Ice still falling from 1 World Trade Center; Park51 still stalled; Road Runners Half Marathon ending elsewhere this year; nightclub art.
••• 2/12: Blue Ribbon Sushi confirmed. Plus: Orlando Bloom might be moving; the downtown baby boom continues; Chanterelle chef to open Flatiron restaurant; big lofts east of Broadway; falling ice; Peck Slip addition OKed; Le Restaurant.
YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED BY HOW MUCH YOUR HOME IS WORTH
With onefinestay, your home can earn money while you’re on vacation—and if you’re thinking of traveling this spring, now is the time to sign up. The company books sophisticated travelers to stay in your home when you’re out of town. The goal isn’t just to make it good for the guests, but also totally painless for you. Answer these few short questions to find out how much you could make. And for more information about how it all works, click here or call 212-729-1985. Sponsored.
INSIDE THE RENOVATED CITY HALL
It looks pretty darn fine after all the work it’s had done.