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In the News: Woolworth Building Floor Plans
Plus: The Chambers Street subway station is gross; Gibney Dance's new space; Church Street Tavern and its speakeasy.
Seen & Heard: Prices for the 11 Beach Conversion
Plus: Opening estimate for Juice Press on Murray; brunch at the Greek; fire-safety forum; Peace & Love; photo exhibit of people and their favorite music album; Tribeca Tower. / 1 comment
The New Plan for the Bisutoro Space
"Modern New York fare and raw bar." UPDATE: With "speakeasy." / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Toilet Humor
Plus: Añejo decided to open early; northwest Tribeca construction (including the Spring Street Salt Shed); new Front Street oyster bar; Tribeca Greenmarket report. / 2 comments
More on Tribeca’s Next Hotel (and Its Restaurant)
Plans are moving forward for Ponte Equities's 11-story hotel in northwest Tribeca. One building is being demolished, while another will likely be the restaurant. / 3 comments
New Kid on the Block: Añejo
Starting Saturday, Hell's Kitchen favorite Añejo is serving its Mexican small plates and killer margaritas in the former Bread Tribeca space at Church and Walker. UPDATE: Apparently it's opening tonight.
Floor Plans: The Woolworth Building Penthouse
It's probably not all that practical, but who cares? / 4 comments
Nosy Neighbor: Are These New Trees Dying?
"Great to see a new 'avenue of trees' planted outside BMCC on West Street. After they were planted last week, however, it seems they are not being sufficiently watered and they appear to be dying already!" —J. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Checking in on Le District
A.k.a. the "French Eataly." Plus: Nike Court sign-ups; what's coming to the Jerry's Café space?; beach tennis tournament; Floating Library at the Lilac; Gregory's Coffee opening on Hudson; 354 Broadway roof construction; Franklin Street topper.
Newsletter: Aug. 21
The Originals of Independence Plaza North • The Beekman Hotel Restaurants • Kutsher's Hiatus • Nike Tennis Court • Añejo Opening • Northwest Tribeca Developments • Camera Obscura • New Non-Profit • More
In the News: Italian Day Spa on Governors Island
Plus: Laight Street loft listed at twice what it sold for in 2011; Franklin Place has topped out; Toynbee street art tiles. / 1 comment