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New Kid on the Block: YogaSpark
"Yoga is a full mind-body-spirit workout, but I realized that most people are in it for the workout," says Lauren Porat, whose second YogaSpark studio has just opened on Duane. That means a workout vibe instead of Buddhas or incense—and there's even a nighttime class held in blacklight.
Newsletter: Jan. 5
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In the News: “Queen of Tribeca”
Plus: A rave for Augustine; more on the closing of Parigot; equipment stolen from the World Trade Center Oculus; other area thefts; Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel construction to end early.
Seen & Heard: Secret Showcase for Apple Products?
Plus: Lyons Den Power Yoga's expansion (and second studio); Lotus Salon's name change; Pearl Paint condo conversion; Wolf & Badger opening on Grand; Franklin Street retail vacancy.
90 Days to a New You: Join the Hip+Fit Movement
Don't settle for boring cardio ever again. Join Hip+Fit Women's Bootcamp for a 90-day bootcamp challenge—it's a powerful, uplifting, killer workout. / Sponsored
Dirty Bird’s Wine Bar
The chicken specialists are collaborating with Eben Lillie of Chambers Street Wines on a wine bar called Verre de Terre, or VdT. It's just one subway stop away....
In the News: Sweetgreen Will Stop Accepting Cash
Plus: The chain is testing a no-seats location; Good Stock soup company's first dedicated shop; fashion-related businesses have rented offices on Canal Street; woman slashed during Seaport mugging; old streetcar ticket discovered in Tribeca firehouse basement. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Soho Furniture Store Moved to Tribeca
Plus: Question about 56 Leonard's silver blob; the recent wedding frenzy; another glimpse inside Tetsu restaurant (along with an opening forecast); new residential entrance on Hubert. / 5 comments
Commit to 2017 with Equinox
Make 2017 the year you commit to Equinox. Join this month to take advantage of the January offer: Work out 12 times in your first 30 days to earn back your initiation. / Sponsored
A New Café on Church
A Chelsea café is branching out with a second location next door to Birdbath Bakery.
In the News: Raymond Pettibon Retrospective
Plus: Awkward situation at Community Board 1; escaping apocalyptic Manhattan by boat; more victims' photos at the 9/11 Museum; a SoulCycle instructor's beauty regimen.
Seen & Heard: Did Disney Bail on the World Trade Center Mall?
Plus: Thank-you message from Harrison at Whole Foods; the grocery store's kooky produce section; Spotify's amusing Tribeca joke; another Leather Spa in FiDi; another Duane Reade at the World Trade Center mall; Yves signage. / 8 comments