Plus throwback on Front Street; Justin Gelband also gets a mention in Vogue; Tribeca PAC will host the annual Highlights in Jazz event.
The man who has applied for a liquor license for Watanabe at 88 Battery Place is the son of a woman who was convicted of embezzling federal funds. They also may own the space where his restaurant will take shape. / 2 comments
Plus Maury Povich celebrates 80 at Locanda Verde; a love letter to The Palm; Atelier and Repairs on Duane; and a reflection from Erik Torkells on his years spent at the Citizen. / 2 comments
Sun In Bloom is closing today. The Evening Bar and Jack Erwin are migrating to points north and west. All three opened in 2014, five years ago almost to the day for Sun In Bloom. / 2 comments
The burger joint that made a name for itself on the Lower East Side has taken up residence in the storefront of 261 Hudson just north of the border at Canal. / 5 comments
Plus how theft works out when you have no cashiers; City Winery's search for a new home; a new playground for The Battery. / 3 comments
Plus, Taylor Swift wins a lawsuit against her broker at 153 Franklin; the beauty of the built-in from a Times story; film festival celebrates classics from the '80s and '90s. / 3 comments
A playspace for parents and kids on Hudson; Everything veggie three meals a day on Warren. / 3 comments
Frenchette for lunch, Taco Bell forever. Plus, a new residential conversion at The Battery with the thing you never knew you needed: a poker lounge. / 3 comments
The New York Post reports that a 35,000-square-foot food court and entertainment venue will be coming to 28 Liberty, or One Chase Manhattan Plaza, run by Legends Hospitality,
Residents scared off a white-tablecloth restaurant aiming to open at 88 Battery Place, forcing them to come back for their liquor license in February after they have listened to neighbor's concerns. / 13 comments
Plus, snow of yesteryear proves they don't do it like they used to; new chef at Racine's, two local bank buildings go condo -- but must preserve their landmarked interior spaces. / 1 comment
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