That's what people are saying. Plus: Exquisite decorative arts; Canal Park Playhouse open again; Pen Parentis event; noise-mitigation measures.
As missions go, it was a delicious one: Five dosas in five days at the Dosateria inside Whole Foods. I happen to love dosas—crispy Indian crepes with savory fillings—but was I at risk of enjoying too much of a good thing? Of overdosa-ing? / Sponsored
Plus: Behind the scenes at SoulCycle's casting; the Ear Inn; wine store huzzahs; reinsurance company lease; a critic on the bagelesque simits; FiDi board sues developer and tenant. / 1 comment
Plus: A restaurant is making food for dogs; meeting regarding middle school; new Indian restaurant; disgusting-sounding vodka. / 1 comment
Here’s a rundown of the restaurants, shops, and more we can expect to open in the next year or so. / 5 comments
Plus: New café; possible Clinton penthouse; deli closed; barber shop closed; two additions to the Community Board agendas. / 1 comment
Plus: Canstruction's rescheduled dates; restaurants still closed by Sandy; 37 Walker; FiDi jewelry store robbery.
Look away if you can. Plus: Bill's Bar & Burger; new fitness club in FiDi; Liberty Luxe and Liberty Green embrace the pug; 9/11 Memorial event for kids; the most fun you can have in a jar? / 2 comments
Plus: House Republicans thumb nose at the Northeast; new bagel-ish shop; Christmas tree bonfire; book publisher close to signing at 195 Broadway.
Plus: Scaffolding coming down on two lovely buildings; Greenwich Street demolition complete; potential for an old-style sign. / 1 comment
Also on Community Board 1's January agendas: a 15-year-old restaurant appears to be closing; Tribeca is getting another Mexican restaurant; a new bar/restaurant on Franklin Street; a new fitness facility on Church; and more.
Shigure, the new sake bar atop B Flat, is officially open. It specializes in sake (more than 40 types, with hopes of bringing that number to 60), shochu, and beer made in Japan. Also: Japanese tapas. / 1 comment
In the description it states "no buyout"..is that the same as no Take Out??? — John / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
Seppe is quite good. And the wait staff is super nice. — Dee / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
None of these new places are sit with friends type of places. They are all grab and go. I don’t... — Dee / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
To the Olio e Piu owners, sincerely: please do not blight this location with fake flowers. We will welcome you... — Cw / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Seeing as Starbucks and other chains tried and failed to replace the bagel place, that is a reasonable hypothesis. — James Bogardus / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
I think the bagel place is replacing Starbucks and other coffee chains as a place to grab coffee and a... — Amy G. / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
Lynda I signed up for the 5/17 class. I'll see you then!!! Here is the link to sign up if... — HB / Massive underground spa and meditation space coming to Broadway and White