Major Food News for 5 Beekman
According to El Vez restaurateur Stephen Starr, Keith McNally is definitely opening a restaurant at the 5 Beekman (Temple Court) hotel—and so is chef Tom Colicchio.
Saks Fifth Avenue to Open Two Stores Downtown
One is a branch of the flagship brand, while the other is its off-price chain, Saks Off Fifth. / 5 comments
Newsletter: Apr. 28
New Restaurant for the Smyth • Shopdogs of Tribeca • Canis Minor • El Vez Burrito Bar • Another Bank Branch • South Street Seaport Renovation • Chambers Construction • More
Seen & Heard: Final Paving of Chambers
Two blocks, anyway. Plus: New Italian restaurant open; condo sales office taking Warren Street space; "Circus Incognitus" coming to town; film about swimmers who defied Hitler. / 6 comments
Yet Another Bank Branch
If the tellers could learn to give a decent mani-pedi, we might have room for other businesses around here. / 2 comments
In the News: South Street Seaport Renovation
The Fulton Market Building will get a new look. Plus: Warning schools chancellor about overcrowding; Battery Park City restaurants; towers at 50 West and 30 Park Place; FiDi hotels; Racines NY profile. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: El Vez’s Dinner Menu
Plus: Video of the projection on the AT&T Long Lines Building; guerrilla art at Pearl Paint; the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council's open studios. / 1 comment
EXCLUSIVE: The Most Exciting Restaurant News of the Year
Tribeca's most popular chef is taking over the old Plein Sud space at the Smyth hotel.... / 10 comments
Canis Minor Is Leaving Its Reade Street Shop
Let's hope it can find another space nearby. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: Tribeca Family Festival Is This Weekend
Plus: Art exhibits at Mondo Cane and Art Projects International; fresh croissants; community boards to meet about liquor license guidelines. / 3 comments
In the News: El Vez Burrito Bar
Plus: Tribeca Film Festival parties in Soho; should residents be worried about Pier A?; another 9/11 Museum controversy; FiDi man attacked on 1 train; World Trade Center security; Tribeca New Music Festival.









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