The Saks Fifth Avenue women's store at Brookfield Place opened this morning. The shoe, beauty, and sunglasses departments seemed especially strong.
Plus: A peek inside the Target store opening in October; Ward III not reopening this month; that big cat on Warren; "Tribute in Light" test; theft on Reade Street; the final PATH platforms have opened. / 2 comments
Plus: Semi-secret restaurant terrace overlooking the World Trade Center; performing arts center design announcement; Pisillo Italian Panini rave; O'Hara's pub; where model Hilary Rhoda gets her face shaved; survey about off-season Governors Island; 9/11 flag returned; candidate Q&A; state report on Lower Manhattan. / 1 comment
One sooner, one later (and you can visit the lobby now). Plus: "Big Lebowski" spinoff shot here yesterday; big metal sidewalk box; a bunch of World Trade Center mall updates, including Épicerie Boulud, the restrooms, and three new subway entrances; Halloween pop-ups. / 6 comments
Plus: Falling concrete slab at the Department of Buildings building; sale on pet-related items at Shelter Chic; alfresco movies in Washington Market Park; time-lapse video of ascending 56 Leonard. / 2 comments
Plus: How the World Trade Center mall got to be so big; celebrating Pisillo Italian Panini; the 1801 house on Hudson Street that didn't survive; Demi Lovato to sing from a rooftop. / 1 comment
Plus: The Harley-Davidson showroom will no longer sell bikes; Labor Day party at the Seaport District; candidate forum tonight; anti-Trump cookies. / 1 comment
Plus: A low, loud F-16 flyover on Friday; new barre studio to be on Warren; Tribeca Health & Fitness is expanding; harvesting coins from the City Hall Park fountain.
Plus: When an artist painted a Tribeca bridge pink; World Trade Center mall reviewed; Choza Taqueria has opened; more ice cream bandits; Kim Kardashian and Kanye West; long-vacant Wall Street landmark sold. / 4 comments
Plus: Local photographer Clay Benskin; NYPD parade for the 15th anniversary of 9/11; the contenders for Sheldon Silver's former seat; John W. Brown ship to visit New York City; John Ward Dunsmore paintings at Fraunces Tavern Museum. / 1 comment
Plus: Gary Graham's star-studded film for fall; 1WTC spire lit in the colors of the Italian flag; LinkNYC transmitter; pick-up basketball tournament; "Sunday" at Taymour Grahne Gallery. / 6 comments
"The 11 vendors confirmed so far include cult favorite bubble tea purveyor Boba Guys, East Village’s Davey’s Ice Cream, and a new concept called Yori Nori," says Eater. / 14 comments
A restaurant buyout means reserving an entire dining space exclusively for your event, with no regular service. — James Bogardus / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
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
This is terrible news! Such a shame! — Alex / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Such a wonderful, wonderful event for both schools! (And an amazing way to taste all the restaurants in the neighborhood.)... — Tessa S / Taste of Tribeca will be May 16 on Duane Park