NOSY NEIGHBOR
“When I asked the bartender at the Odeon what happened to the foot rest, he explained that bar and the barstools were being lowered that night. Later, as it occurred to me to write to you, I wondered whether I had been had.” —B. The answer.
IN THE NEWS
••• 8/4: More upheaval at New Amsterdam Market. Plus: The Beekman Hotel’s condo counterpart; question about the “Brush up your business” sign; Collect Pond Park repairs.
••• 8/5: 3 World Trade Center (left) construction has resumed. Plus: Hudson Market deli to be in Chelsea; Pier 16 worker rescued from the East River; Locanda Verde’s pastry chef; La Garçonne review.
••• 8/6: Man steals car from parking garage by claiming a lost ticket. Plus: Chef Floyd Cardoz promises no butter or cream at White Street restaurant; AIDS Quilt on Governors Island; lobster roll rave; 2015 Tribeca Film Festival dates.
MAKE YOUR LIFE A LITTLE BOOZIER… WE MEAN, UM, BRIGHTER!
Starting in August, Frankly Wines is launching our Spirit(ed) Club! In this inaugural month, $50 (that includes sales tax) ushers you into our wild world of booze-y goodness. We’ll explore the marvelous connection between wine and distillates…. The epic terroir to be found in agave to grains, grasses to grape pith! Each month that follows, we’ll offer up 1-3 bottles of singular finds, ranging from $35 to $70. (It’ll average out to $50/month — we promise, we’ll do the math.) Serving ideas, cocktail recipes, and food pairings (yes, even with booze) will be included. The full details are here or call 212.346.9544. Sponsored.
NOSY NEIGHBOR
“This isn’t even remotely Tribeca, but who else am I going to ask? The New Museum has these structures on top it…. Are they infrastructure? Are they art?” —T. The answer.
SEEN & HEARD
••• 8/4: White Street restaurant details. Plus: Gotham Bikes has completed its move; Jason Segel appearance; Da Claudio update; the Ruben’s Empanadas on Broome has closed.
••• 8/5: Sixth Avenue “slow zone.” Plus: Return of the W. Broadway mailbox; Duane Park condos; afternoons at North End Grill; FiDi’s Ketch to return as a brewpub; another Dig Inn opens next week; Brick and Mason restaurant on Greenwich; Washington Market Park in winter.
SIGNS OF THE TINES: MORE MISSPELLINGS
Please pass the dictionary….