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New Kid on the Block: The Hideaway Seaport
The Hideaway vibe is intact—the same type of black-and-white rock-and-roll photos, the same cocktails, some of the same beers, and even some of the same staff. But there's a dedicated dining room and separate lunch and dinner menus.
Newsletter: Jan. 15
Tribeca Film Festival Returns to Tribeca • First Impressions: Adoro Lei • Maslow 6 Is Closing • New Kid on the Block: Café Bari • Sidewalk Hog Sets Bad Precedent • Cafe Boca Ciega • Campbell Brown • More
In the News: BPCA Board Member Has Lived in New Jersey Since 2011
Plus: How the Pier 17 roof went from public space to private; the World Trade Center performing arts center gets another new name; Anthony Bourdain's street-food market; Saks Fifth Avenue on how not to handle a bias claim.
The Tribeca Film Festival Is Returning to Tribeca
Including screenings on at all 11 theaters at the Regal Cinemas Battery Park and a new "creative hub" at Spring Studios.
Seen & Heard: Worth Street Reconstruction
("Reconstruction" first means destruction.) Plus: Clarification about NBA/Nike temporary complex; a new local source for broth; souvenir shop closing; MLK Day service opportunity; Skin Gym pop-up in the Seaport; Art Projects International show.
Maslow 6 Is Closing
Starting tomorrow, many bottles are 15% to 40% off, but don't dawdle if you want to stock your cellar. / 3 comments
Tribeca Moving Guide
Use this Tribeca moving guide from FlatRate Moving to make your relocation to one of New York’s richest neighborhoods (both financially and culturally) a smooth and sensational experience. / Sponsored
A Permanent Sidewalk Hog Just Got Approved Despite Community Objections
And a worrisome precedent has been set. / 15 comments
Seen & Heard: Sign of Life at the Leaning Landmark?
Plus: Dancing with a robot; donate to Bogardus Plaza; New York Academy of Art's grotesque sculpture show; Tribeca Greenmarket update.
Nosy Neighbor: What’s Getting Built Now at Canal and Varick?
"A large-scale structure has been built over the weekend, with a large construction crew and a lot of equipment. Any idea what it is?" —Peter / 4 comments
First Impressions: Adoro Lei
On one hand, it's hard not to get excited about a restaurant that takes pizza seriously. On the other hand, the place has the potential to be a bit nightclubby.
In the News: Campbell Brown
Plus: Conflict of interest at the World Trade Center observatory; One Chase Manhattan Plaza is getting renamed. / 8 comments