Plus: Public and private festivities at the World Trade Center mall; woman outside P.S. 234 hit by street sign knocked over by bus; more on Saturday's massive street shutdown; area thefts.
Plus: Eataly opens today at noon; Houseman's delectable fried green tomatoes; Broadway demolition complete; what might be the world's longest monitor; Spin Ceramics to start serving food.
"We've been doing this for thirty years," says Jae Lee, whose Naturino store is now open on Reade. "We know how to fit the shoes." And he's getting help from three former Shoofly staffers.
Plus: Possible spa on Chambers; Barry's Bootcamp closed for renovation; prayer arrangements for taxi drivers; "Final Fantasy" art exhibit. / 7 comments
After Petticoat Lane closed and Kiki de Montparnasse abruptly went out of business, Tribeca women were left with no local options for intimates. That's about to change....
"The door at 428 Greenwich has a sign on it saying 'YogaSmoga Townhouse.' I see that YogaSmoga is a yoga clothing brand, but what's the townhouse part about?" —K.
Plus: What the "no parking" signs on Duane are there for; Tribeca Meet & Greet; 5 Franklin Place's main entrance; Sixth Avenue liquor store; another window cat on Warren. / 3 comments
Plus: Independence Plaza North rep on the Greenwich Street sidewalk construction; Pret a Manger on Chambers appears open; 3 World Trade Center continues to get glassed; the plazas flanking the Oculus; where to celebrate National Patrón Papi Day.
The new Eataly at the World Trade Center opens next Thursday, and there was a press preview today. The place is spectacular—and it feels much more spacious than the one in the Flatiron. / 8 comments
Plus: Etsy merchandise at Whole Foods; Independence Plaza North sidewalk construction; Baron Von Fancy-ish signage at Best Market; "slow" sign outside the Dietz Lantern building. / 3 comments
Plus: Protestors threaten to "occupy" City Hall Park; St. Paul's Cathedral slideshow; Target also opening a store in the East Village.
Plus: The waterborne evacuation of Lower Manhattan after 9/11; South End Avenue arcade meeting; burglar steals samurai sword; man robbed of glasses and calculator; Eurotrash millionaires; Racked ending its New York City site. / 2 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