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In the News: More Additions to the WTC Mall Roster
Plus: Dogs now allowed at outdoor restaurant seating; 88 Leonard is on the market; the plans for Café Altro Paradiso, Ignacio Mattos's Soho restaurant.
Seen & Heard: More on Duane Reade’s Plans
Plus: Tenoverten's FiDi salon opens tomorrow; juggling and acrobatic show this weekend; 19 Park Place's western side; Barclay storefront demolition. / 4 comments
Another Store Is Getting the Boot
We can assume the rent went higher than the company would prefer, given that it has been around for 25 years and seems unlikely to ride off into the sunset for no reason at all. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Huge New Zara Is Finally Unveiled
Plus: Casey Neistat's social app takes Broadway storefront; something is happening at 74 Leonard; Pumpkin Patch party; food drive to benefit the New York City Rescue Mission. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Is the Duane Reade Next?
Plus: Pop-up toy shop on Greenwich; jack-o'lantern contest; the Beekman tower gets a hornament; where to see JR's Ellis Island film; meeting about resiliency planning in Lower Manhattan; new eyewear shop on Howard.
In the News: Man Attacked at Tribeca Deli
Plus: Artists camping on Broadway; pricing and food at iPic Seaport cinema; DOH visit to Taste of the Seaport; Pier A public seating; new American Cuts; Marc Murphy opens in Tampa; "Laguna Beach" star moving here; new FiDi fitness roundup; thumbprint carpets.
Seen & Heard: Two Pop-Up Shops
One for women's fashion, one for a toy brand called Shopkins. Plus: Chloe & Isabel shoot; Cheryl Hazan Gallery rebrands; Hanya Yanagihara's acclaimed novel "A Little Life"; help the homeless this holiday season. / 2 comments
Who’s Onboard at the Seaport District
As a follow-up to the recent post about World Trade Center retail, let's take a look at what's coming to the Seaport District, as the South Street Seaport has been rebranded. The movie theater alone is reason for excitement. / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: Ibiza Is Open
Plus: Racines NY's prix-fixe lunch menu; pink paper in the Josephine windows; ticker-tape parade alert now at red level; Sweet Lily closing for renovations; Harley-Davidson's use of a public plaza; "Taste of" event in the West Village.
Spotlight: Balloon Saloon
You wouldn't be wrong to assume that Sharon Hershkowitz has fun at the Balloon Saloon, the store she and her late husband opened at W. Broadway and Duane back in 1980. "Sometimes when I’m at the Armory or a ballroom installing balloons, I stop and think, 'I’m getting paid for this!'" / 4 comments
The Food Emporium Is in Limbo
Given the empty shelves, you can be forgiven for thinking that the Food Emporium on Greenwich Street is closing imminently. It might indeed be closing, but the process is not quite as simple as turning out the lights and moving on. / 4 comments
Update: Who’s Onboard at the World Trade Center Mall
From Acne Studios to Zadig & Voltaire, and including several new to my ears: Asics, Aveda, Bebe, Bose, Cartier, Charles Tyrwhitt, London Jewelers, Moleskine, and Papyrus. / 8 comments
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Based on recent openings in the neighborhood, it seems the fad has moved from cookies to savory carbs like bagels... — N / Chip City has closed permanently
The Reade St commercial parking is probably an artifact of over 20 years ago when there was plenty of commercial... — N / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
SW -- I have written extensively about "micromobility" harms. I have called for reforms that could help "powered" bikes and... — Komanoff / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Looking forward to them opening, but still laughing at the idea that they are going to put seats in that... — N / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers
I don't know what the legal speed on Chambers is, But the cameras do not trigger unless one is going... — Sandy / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Komanoff: “Driving and drivers are by far and away the bigger threat” when compared to bikes and e-bikes? I’m aware... — SW / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Thanks for article...such a ugly site walking out the front door...and wondering when it will end!!! — Vivian / Nosy Neighbor: What’s going on in the construction yard on Harrison?