Plus: A peek inside the Beekman hotel; Pisillo Italian Panini has expanded; cookbook party with sandwiches at Weather Up; stylish new lighting showroom just above Canal.
Plus: Interior renderings of 70 Vestry; Corlandt Street subway station forecast; elevator accident; Governors Island events; is Trump Soho one reason Donald Trump won't release his tax returns? / 3 comments
Plus: The 11 Howard hotel is open; more on Kung Fu Tea; a hand-painted dress at Front Art Space; another Franklin Street building is on the market.
Plus: Signage up for Hank's Juicy Beef; Chambers Street souvenir kiosk appears to be closed; Dance with Miss Rachel confirmed its new studio; Apexart on the proposed US-Mexico border wall. / 3 comments
Plus: Fergie is headlining the gay pride dance; the best birthday party idea for DIY kids; Spring Studios marketing itself as event venue; ferry companies' relationships with those questionable ticket sellers at the Battery.
Plus: Kung Fu Tea to also be the Eggettes House; the penthouse level at 443 Greenwich; imminent opening for a World Trade Center passageway; is the Cosmopolitan Hotel getting a new sign?; Bar Works is not taking all of 70 White after all. / 17 comments
Plus: Bar Works is taking all of 70 White (and its bar will be open to the public); milk strikes at Kung Fu Tea; something opening in the former Mekong space; new sandwich and ice cream shop in Hudson Square. / 2 comments
It's always a delight to hear that a family-owned business has found a new home around here.
The coworking industry—which creates hives for entrepreneurs and independent contractors—continues to thrive. The latest entrant around here is Bar Works, which is promoting a new space on White Street. / 3 comments
Plus: Soho Photo's June exhibits; La Colombe opening on Prince; Soho Square to get spruced up; "Romeo and Juliet" at Castle Clinton. / 2 comments
Plus: Man about town David Cleaver; the Battery Park City Authority forced out local executive; light warfare on Murray; parents who hire adults to do their kids' homework; Telepan closed.
Plus: One Roll and Go slice joint has a new name; upcoming events (including Ladybug Day) at Washington Market Park; Church Street School's annual Happening; Exhale opening on Thompson; former Naked Lunch bar to be a deli.
Joke or not, that sign has to go. — Marcus / Seen & Heard: Wayfinding for a counterfeit bazaar
Second that; thank you for the compelling history of this building (and our neighborhood)! When available, would be great to... — Reader on Reade / 54 Laight Street in the Tribeca North Historic District is for sale
Congratulations for staying in business in Tribeca. I had a storefront in Tribeca with my family for over 50 years... — Amy Bergenfeld / Spotlight: Greenwich St. Jewelers at 50
Apparently Chip City shuttered all 20+ of its retail locations this week. — James Bogardus / Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich
Sorry, but to whom should businesses cater, if not the neighborhood families who live and raise children there? — K / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow