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In the News: Honors for Frenchette
Plus the land use process for the jail on White Street begins; the city is suing the company behind the floating billboard; Peter Sacks gets a profile in the New Yorker. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Midtown Italian coming to Duane?
Plus happy hour on a rooftop bar in the Seaport; local kids speak up at a meeting for Pier 40; a new store for the space at Jay and Staple; a peek inside a loft in 165 Duane, the former coconut factory. / 9 comments
Smorgasburg comes to the Oculus for good
The pop-up that was is now the new Smorgasburg WTC, opening Friday, April 12, at the Oculus Plaza and featuring 25 food stalls, including our own Duane Park Patisserie. / 1 comment
The Old Kids on a New Block: Max
Max has moved, and as of this week, it is back in business with a liquor license and the menu it’s had since the original Max’s was opened on Avenue B 19 years ago. / 8 comments
Seen & Heard: A goodbye and two hellos
The Liquor Store is officially closed; Dr. Smood coming to Goldman corridor; Bogardus Garden making progress; Kings staff pitches in; The Wonder getting closer? / 7 comments
AKA aka Smyth hotel lobby and bar to open in May
Luxury minimalist Jennifer Post, whose resume includes residential projects at One 57 and The Apthorp, designed the new lobby and bar/lounge for the AKA Smyth hotel. / 3 comments
In the News: More on and of Crown Shy
Plus One Beekman Street rising; Star sightings at Frenchette (mais bien sur); Brookfield gets a smell-full tenant; Instacart gets pushed out of Whole Foods / 3 comments
In the News: A mini museum at 56 Leonard
Plus Dead Rabbit in the running for James Beard award; 443 Greenwich penthouse sale; more on filling in the Seaport; comparing real estate value across the city.
New Kids on the Block: Downtown Yogurt and Ice Cream
A Jersey City original has opened its second shop here at 303 Greenwich, with frozen yogurt, Bassett's ice cream from Philly and a few specialty items among the usual toppings. / 6 comments
In the News: The chatter continues about Au Cheval
Plus some stats on commercial rentals; Escape Games rises to the top of its genre; the Flea gets a feature; DeNiro's mail bomber pleads guilty; dog runs as an example of the city's class divide. / 1 comment
City Winery secures new home as deadline looms
City Winery has (almost) secured a new location, but won’t have it fitted out and ready till January, meaning there will be a few dark months without the concert space in the neighborhood. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Irish furniture for Harrison
Plus lots of news in Fidi: Justino's open on Fulton; Blue Bottle to open soon; Elysium Health to open in WTC; Primp NYC open on Beekman; Purim parties for this week.
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Based on recent openings in the neighborhood, it seems the fad has moved from cookies to savory carbs like bagels... — N / Chip City has closed permanently
The Reade St commercial parking is probably an artifact of over 20 years ago when there was plenty of commercial... — N / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Yes, and the vagrants on Canal Street need to go, too. — James / Seen & Heard: Wayfinding for a counterfeit bazaar
SW -- I have written extensively about "micromobility" harms. I have called for reforms that could help "powered" bikes and... — Komanoff / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Looking forward to them opening, but still laughing at the idea that they are going to put seats in that... — N / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers
I don't know what the legal speed on Chambers is, But the cameras do not trigger unless one is going... — Sandy / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Komanoff: “Driving and drivers are by far and away the bigger threat” when compared to bikes and e-bikes? I’m aware... — SW / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses