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In the News: Details about the Beekman Hotel
Two restaurants, a "lounge" that looks to be big, and rentable terraces. Plus: Pepolino worker injured; living in Battery Park City; Eataly confirmation, of sorts; Fulton Market Building gets meh response. / 2 comments
New Plans for the Park51 Space
Down from fifteen stories to three, but to be designed by Jean Nouvel and with green space.
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is May 11—less than two weeks away. Are you ready? She might mean it when she says that all she wants is breakfast in bed, but why take the risk? / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Marc Forgione’s Cookbook
Plus: A visit to Robert Janz's studio; Neo-Political Cowgirls self-esteem class; exhibit of Beirut artists.
In the News: Ten-Block Delivery from Brookfield Place Shops
Plus: Cosmetic store Cos Bar to join the mall; fire on Broadway this morning; Le Restaurant looks back; Bâtard's construction; Stuyvesant Community Center deal.
An Eye on Construction
Akiba Saeedi has a fantastic vantage point from which to admire the work at the World Trade Center Transportation Hub and 30 Park Place. / 1 comment
Correction: No Obfuscation at 11 Sixth Ave.
The plans that a neighbor had dug up were old, and they had been withdrawn. The new design calls for no rooftop seating. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Canis Minor Update
Plus: Another look at the AT&T Death Star projections; El Vez to start serving brunch; charcoal-drawing exhibit.
In the News: WTC Shops to Include Disney, Lego, Kate Spade…
...Organic Avenue, Acne Studios, the Kooples, and more. Plus: Man jumps to death in Battery Park City; La Garçonne's founder; architect Rafael Viñoly; Pier 17 demolition; 9/11 Family Room to close. / 1 comment
Major Food News for 5 Beekman
According to El Vez restaurateur Stephen Starr, Keith McNally is definitely opening a restaurant at the 5 Beekman (Temple Court) hotel—and so is chef Tom Colicchio.
Saks Fifth Avenue to Open Two Stores Downtown
One is a branch of the flagship brand, while the other is its off-price chain, Saks Off Fifth. / 5 comments
Newsletter: Apr. 28
New Restaurant for the Smyth • Shopdogs of Tribeca • Canis Minor • El Vez Burrito Bar • Another Bank Branch • South Street Seaport Renovation • Chambers Construction • More