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Recent closings in the neighborhood
More bad news: Da Mikele on Church has closed; Grey Dog will never open; and David Weeks is moving to Brooklyn. / 2 comments
Da Claudio’s outdoor dining is closed by the city
Da Claudio, the Italian staple on Ann Street, has been hounded by city inspectors for its curbside dining and was finally closed -- all while being the only open business on the street. / 10 comments
Seen & Heard: Breakfast from Crown Shy
A box of treats from the pastry chef at Crown Shy; Tiffany's where it all started; Seaport openings this fall.
Recent openings around the neighborhood
The studios are coming back: Real Pilates, Book Nook, Fred Astaire. And a new project from the Grand Banks folks gets its liquor license. / 19 comments
Seen & Heard: Ways to go to the (old) movies
Plus you can now send Lekka Burgers across the country; Mulberry & Vine opens uptown; Stuy as a backdrop for schools special.
Seen & Heard: The return of the sports bar
Mudville has added TVs to their curbside dining scene; Brookfield plaza needs no reservations; tennis for kids and adults on the esplanade at North Cove Marina. / 2 comments
China Blue has closed permanently
After seven years on the corner of Watts and Greenwich, the owners have decided to close under the pressures of rent and lack of customers. / 9 comments
Shop Chinatown merch to help some old favorites
Pearl River Mart has created a collection of (very cool) branded merch from Chinatown stalwarts to benefit the restaurants and some local non profits. / 4 comments
David Bouley is coming back to Tribeca
The chef, whose career spans four decades in Tribeca, plans to open a new iteration of Bouley at Home crossed with private dining on Harrison Street. / 8 comments
Our Sophie’s Cuban has closed permanently
Sophie's Cuban, which was born downtown in 1997 and despite heavy losses after 9/11 continued to expand here, has closed its Chambers Street location permanently. / 4 comments
Bâtard has reopened, adding to an outdoor restaurant row on W. Broadway
The Michelin-starred restaurant reopened on the sidewalk this weekend, and is serving a diverse and elegant menu, casual style, Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Tonight is the last night for Tokyo Bay
The Japanese restaurant, which has been a staple on Duane Park since 2002, is closing for good after tonight's dinner service. / 19 comments
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