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New Kid on the Block: Blank Street Coffee
The local chain, founded in 2020, automated its coffee making to save costs and upped the hourly rate for its baristas.
In the News: Making this month’s heatmap
Plus more on the Postmasters move; the secret sauce at Bubby's; Donna Ferrato has a show up in Chelsea. / 1 comment
Mena in the Walker Hotel will close this weekend
The first restaurant from acclaimed chef Victoria Blamey got rave reviews from just about everyone in its short six months on Cortlandt Alley. / 2 comments
The update on 325 Greenwich
The Loft Board has once again denied a construction permit for another retail space at the building on Duane. / 16 comments
Seen & Heard: Jungsik pastry chef’s shop is a hit
Plus the 10th Congressional District forum on YouTube; summer events at Pier 26; Dianne Talan paints Chambers from two decades ago. / 2 comments
In the News: Nili Lotan expanding to menswear
Plus architect Thierry Despont is selling his Hamptons real estate; where to eat in Chinatown; a critique of the plans for Wagner Park.
Seen & Heard: Tribeca Grill gets top wine award
Plus the Wall Street Hotel is open; a climbing boulder is added to Governors Island; Tom Brady skips backward on cobblestones.
Seen & Heard: Blank Street Coffee is open
Plus Artesano is aiming for July 25; Pick A Bagel and United Grocery & Deli are back open. / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: Protesting De Niro?
Plus late summer hours at Oculus; more vendors at Smorgasburg; free outdoor dining area at Brookfield; River & Blues starts next week. / 3 comments
New Kid in Soho: Pine & Polk + PS
A curated provisions store hides a jewel box of a cocktail bar, with a crossover between the offerings. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Smyth Tavern getting closer?
Plus a view of the Clipper Race fleet in the Hudson; the Patriot leaves its last goodbyes on the door.
New Kid on the Block: Ajisai
A sushi restaurant has taken over the former Tokyo Bay space on Duane Park and is a close imitation in all the right ways. / 2 comments
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