Newsletter: Nov. 21

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: LEKKA BURGER
It’s been two years in the making, but the vegetarian’s answer to Shake Shack has arrived on Warren Street and opened Monday to the public.

Gotham Girls Winter Futsal League
and Formativo Training – Register Today!
Gotham Girls F.C. – the only NYC all-girls soccer club – is running our Winter Futsal League for girls ages 7 to 16. (Our foundational development soccer – Formativo – is available for girls ages 7-10). Our dedicated coaches ref the fun, active 50-minute 4v4 indoor futsal games, and provide coaching to develop girls foot skills and knowledge. Dates are December 7/8 – March 21/22. Games are on Saturdays or Sundays (depending on age) at PS276 and PS234 gyms. Cost is $210 for 12 games. To register for Winter Futsal or Formativo, please go to http://gothamgirls.org. / Sponsored

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THE BIRD ISSUE: SPIN CHICKEN AT SARABETH’S
Sarabeth’s offers an online-only takeout or delivery of everything chicken: rotisseries, sandwiches, soup plus a sampling of sides.

HARVESTING GINKGO NUTS IN CITY HALL PARK
The fruit that emits a smell like vomit once crushed also contains a nutritious nut that — in small quantities — is considered both healthy and delicious in East Asia.

OUR OWN BIGFOOT SPOTTED AT PARK PLACE
The H train to Far Rockaway took straphangers by surprise last week. Turns out it is a relic of the MTA from a bygone era as well as a post-Sandy pinch-hitter.

IN THE NEWS
‘Billions’ building penthouse is up for grabs. Plus a fall fete at the apartment of Lela Rose; James Carpenter and 20 years at 145 Hudson; ICYMI, rents here are at an all-time high.

SHOP TRIBECA: A HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR THE SEASON
There’s no need to look beyond Tribeca for holiday gifts — from jewelry to clothing to spa treatments to the classic shiny new bike — there’s something for everyone on your list right here. / Sponsored

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WEWORK: WHAT’S HERE AND WHAT’S TO COME?
While WeWork is in free fall, real estate experts predict the workshare model — and the dozen offices we have downtown — are here to stay.

IN THE NEWS
Last gasp for Rector Street Bridge. Plus a local firefighter settles with the city over harassment case; old school Fred Perry opens a Soho flagship; Frenchette wins big with natural wines.

FIRST RENDERINGS FOR DISNEY’S HQ ON VARICK
Renderings by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill of the former City Winery site show the new Disney headquarters rising up 22 stories on a full city block.

 

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