The goal, says restaurateur Matt Abramcyk, is to evoke the carefree feeling of summer—with abundant light, nautical decor, frozen drinks, and coastal Italian food. Take a look at the space and the menu. / 9 comments
Plus: Rec room–style bar (with half-court basketball) in FiDi; the Sheraton Tribeca's restaurant was temporarily closed by the Health Department; contractor at Maiden Lane building fined $10,000 for worker's death; Gilligan's review.
Plus: The Souths building is back on the market; reader seeks French instruction; no peddlers yesterday; yet another shoot this week; stores offering luggage storage; Chinatown street to be closed to cars for three months; Bowery café; neat old sign. / 4 comments
The Eleven Madison Park spinoff and Hawksmoor steakhouse have both ditched plans to open at 3 World Trade Center, leaving Eataly and One World Observatory as the only real dining options in the entire complex for the foreseeable future. / 2 comments
There's so much going on in the local restaurant scene right now—including the soft-opening of a stylish new café and the grand opening of an Italian restaurant—that we all need help keeping score. / 6 comments
Plus: Gitano ran into trouble with the Department of Health; city legislation for two-way tolling on the Verrazano Bridge; the design of Manhatta restaurant. / 2 comments
It can finally fulfill its destiny as an all-day café/cocktail bar. The chef is Steve Song, who has worked at Masa and ABC Kitchen.
Plus: A peek into Au Cheval; four more shoots this week; another photo booth in the neighborhood; counter seating at La Mercerie (and its dramatic tourteau fromagé). / 5 comments
"You could describe Attraversa"—note the new name—"as the same great atmosphere, vibe, and price point of Terra, but with more seafood and vegan options," says co-owner Tanya Hira-Passon. Check out the menu. / 1 comment
Plus: Google Street View cameraperson; gelato cart outside Whole Foods; no newfangled sidewalk shed for Murray Street building; concert celebrating free jazz album recorded here. / 15 comments
Plus: A block of Warren Street will be closed next weekend; Morgenstern's ice cream cart in walking distance from here; spiffy new awning for Tribeca Spaces; Frenchette's classy ashtray; the next best thing to a TC tote. / 3 comments
The Brookfield Place outpost of the Seamore's seafood chain is "an elevated and updated version of its sister locations, with a refreshed design and a brand-new menu"—including wood-fired pizzas, a raw bar, and options for pescaphobes. / 4 comments
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