BATARD HAS REOPENED
The Michelin-starred restaurant reopened on the sidewalk this weekend, and is serving a diverse and elegant menu, casual style, Tuesdays through Saturdays.

OUR SOPHIE’S CUBAN HAS CLOSED
Sophie’s Cuban, which was born downtown in 1997 and despite heavy losses after 9/11 continued to expand here, has closed its Chambers Street location permanently.

SCANLAN THEODORE HAS CLOSED ITS TRIBECA SHOP
The Australian native opened the Tribeca outpost in 2018 and is keeping its other two stores in the city closed for now.

CATCHING UP WITH: ERIK TORKELLS
The TC founder sends an update from the sunny coast of Cali, including his latest venture from the foothills and what he misses most about Tribeca.

LOCAL TEACHERS FIGHT SCHOOL REOPENING
Sixty teachers of PS/IS 276 have added their voices to the growing chorus of teachers and administrators who think opening schools in September will not be safe.

BROADWAY BIKE LANE GOING GREEN
The city is installing a dedicated bike path down Broadway from City Hall to the Battery as part of an expansion of bike lanes across town.

SEEN & HEARD
Ok Uniform still open for business. Plus the Manhattan borough president offers grants for community groups; Adele Rahte shows at the Western Union building.

JENNI KAYNE OPENS WITH NEW FURNITURE LINE
The shop on Harrison is back open and redesigned, featuring an expansion of Kayne’s new(ish) furniture line.