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    A.k.a. random pictures with snarky captions.

    Seen & Heard: 10 Corso Como Opens Next Week

    Plus: "Everything spice" at Zucker's; antiques showroom in Bouley's building on Harrison; "Bull" shoot; 5,000 subscribers can't be wrong. / 3 comments

    Macaron Café Has Closed

    After four years on Greenwich Street, Macaron Café has closed. It wasn't a terrible surprise, as the space was on the market since at least March.

    Everafter’s Sister Brand for Adults Is Opening in Tribeca

    The California-inspired boutique "is for the modern man and woman that love style but want to dress comfortably. The curated assortment is all about denim, T-shirts, sweats, and cashmere for your everyday style." / 1 comment

    Newsletter: Aug. 30

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    In the News: Two Assaults

    Plus: WeWork said to be close to signing a big lease at 1 World Trade Center; the story of 399 Washington; Tribeca teen is a ball person at the U.S. Open; Yves Saint Laurent beauty pop-up.

    Seen & Heard: Dig Inn Opening Date

    Plus: Film crew was told to park in Tribeca even though the shoot was in Battery Park City; the lavender paint job of the FDR Drive; 56 Leonard retail space; space shuttle memorabilia in Stuyvesant High School. / 5 comments

    A New Plan for the American Flatbread Space

    "Chefscape is a food incubator company that provides local entrepreneurs an environment to successfully bring their restaurant concepts to market," emailed co-founder Bella Karakis. "To assist our members, we plan to open a food hall, marketplace and bar." / 2 comments

    Nosy Neighbor: When Will the Tribeca Bridge Elevators Be Fixed?

    "I'm wondering about the elevators at the Tribeca Bridge, which have been out of service all summer. I assume it was in prep for the new paint job? That elevator is very useful in crossing the highway safely." —J.

    Seen & Heard: Town Hall Meeting on the Jail Plan

    Plus: LeBron James pop-up on Franklin; secret item on the Battery Park City Authority board meeting agenda; the dome at Peck Slip is an art installation; the grimthorping of 80 Centre; Wigstock tickets start at $95; "Ray Donovan." / 10 comments

    The Future of 111 Church

    A source in the real-estate industry says that the building is in talks to be sold, and that most people looking at it think it makes the most sense as a teardown. / 4 comments

    In the News: Keegan-Michael Key Bought Here

    Plus: New rendering of Park Row tower; Liberty Island evacuated because of fire; wizardry-themed cocktail class; in praise of Philadelphia pretzels. / 1 comment