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Finally, an Opening Date for Tetsu
After five and a half years, chef Masa Takayama's robata-inspired restaurant will finally fire up the grill for the public. The menu includes fried chicken, peppercorn spare ribs, skewered meat, nigiri sushi, and stews.
Newsletter: Nov. 6
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Falling Glass at 111 Murray
Pieces ended up as far away as the Battery Park City ball fields. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: 56 Leonard Retail
Plus: Demolition in the former Shoofly space; post-restoration facade revealed at 108 Leonard; the main entrance of 19 Park Place; "Nighthawks" and "Law & Order: SVU" shoots.
The Old J&R Building Is Being Torn Down
It will be replaced by a new three-story building dedicated to retail. / 14 comments
Jenni Kayne Is Opening Here on Monday
The "store" appears to be in the former Matt Bernson space on Harrison Street. But you can't walk out with merchandise; you have to order it and it'll be shipped to you.
Seen & Heard: Friends & Fashion Pop-Up Shop
Plus: Exhibit about re-editing "The Wizard of Oz"; update on the massive air conditioner outside McDonald's; the Release of the Fishes; glorious time of year at the Tribeca Greenmarket.
A New Theater Space in Tribeca
The nonprofit organization Sokoloff Arts is opening Town Stages at 221 W. Broadway, formerly White Street restaurant. "It's a collaborative space where people can come together and get to know one another," says founder Robin Sokoloff. "We're looking to hear exactly what the community wants it to be." / 15 comments
In the News: Barriers Added to Bike Path
Plus: Vigils to remember the victims of the attack; a terrorist group claimed responsibility; two local news sites closed down; the history of 46 Walker; taxi thief jumps into river. / 14 comments
Seen & Heard: Hudson River Park Has Reopened
Plus: Several occupied Church Street storefronts are for rent; the next Tribeca Meet & Greet; Warren Street closure for water-main work; "Off the Wall" at Soho Photo.
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Prove it. / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor: How Long Will the Bogardus Plaza Construction Take?
The work to combine Bogardus Garden and what was once a block of Hudson Street is expected to take 12 months, so if all goes to plan, it'll be done in October of 2018. Here's a diagram and some renderings. / 4 comments