Plus: Locanda Verde's chef takes a field trip for VBS.tv, the Tribeca Trib has a WTC update, the NYT reviews films at Tribeca Cinemas, Jessica Alba sets fish sticks on fire, local restaurateurs talk to New York mag, and more.
Plus: Quick-hit spa deals at Andaz Wall Street, happy hour at Vino Vino, Tribeca Meet and Greet
Plus: Danny Meyer said to be opening BPC restaurant(s); the Hanson brothers; Manhattan Children's Theatre; the fried-skeleton trend; Meet and Greet reminder; Landmarc interview. / 1 comment
Signs of life for spaces on Duane and Greenwich Streets. Plus: MaryAnn's and Takahachi Bakery opening dates; Dr. John and Tim Finn / 1 comment
Spruce Street School and Trump Soho in Downtown Express • The Flea in the NYT • Express bus in the Broadsheet Daily
Beastie Boys' Mike D and Mr. Party-Hearty Andrew W.K. at tomorrow' Church Street School guitar jam • 15% off Landmarc delivery in May • Vegan pizza • Mysterious Bookshop
This weekend in Tribeca: The big TFF Family Festival, Suzanne Vega, dumpling workshop, Salman Rushdie, Hasidic drug-traffickers, John Doe and Exene, Olivia the pig, Graham Parker, more. Plus: the full calendar through May 31.
Sad new on Thomas Street. Plus: Muscle Maker Grill opens, Family festival promotions, Papatzul deal, Manhattan Children's Theatre freebie, A Uno event, and more
A new exhibit at Hal Bromm gallery • The DDC plans a public presentation on the upcoming Chambers Street mess • A benefit for Haiti at Cristina Dos Santos • My favorite brownie is gone, gone.... • BMCC TPAC discount / 1 comment
Tribeca Treats' May cookie of the month • Architectural artistry • Poets House wants you to have a poem • Otte sample sale • Room chairs on sale • Tribeca Spa of Tranquility deal • Soho Rep sale • New Amsterdam Market event
For those of you who have yet to make it to any of the TOAST artist-studio open houses—the event runs through tomorrow, although some artists' last day is today—photographer Asha Agnish offers a peek at what you're missing.
No Spruce Street middle school in 2011? • Kindergarteners on the move • P.S. 234 and Manhattan Youth come to agreement • Pier 25 • World Trade Center • Purvis Young • More
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