In the News: Corn Dogs and Shrimp Poppers
...are in the works at Telepan Local. Plus: Leonardo DiCaprio said to be penthouse shopping again; NBA's Paul Pierce rents on Franklin; Flywheel progress report; Seaport's Paris Café reopens today; gossips Rush & Molloy; Pier 17 groundbreaking; Freelancers Union hive. / 2 comments
First Impressions: American Cut
Marc Forgione's new steakhouse walks a fine line: It has enough of his creativity to be interesting, but not so much that it'll scare the kind of people who like steakhouses. / 5 comments
Newsletter: Oct. 17
New Kids on the Block: Terra and Front Art Space • Loft Peeping: Christina and Michael Hirtenstein • Banksy in Tribeca • Church Publick • Home Decor Pop-Up • New Varick Tower • Sweetgreen • More
Seen & Heard: Sweetgreen Update
Plus: Win two tickets to Aaron Neville at the BMCC Performing Arts Center; what the "Moonquake" film shoot really is; police meeting; Gurhan opening date clarification.
In the News: Take That, Banksy
Plus: Candy thief leaves baby behind; steakhouse stabbing; crossing guards to go unfunded; Khe-Yo and Mangez Avec Moi; Aether boutique; another hotel in FiDi. / 4 comments
Our New Kindergarten: Open to Children Turning 5 in 2014
Reade Street Prep is considering launching a 5's Program/Kindergarten for Fall 2014! And we're hosting a town hall on Monday to learn more about what parents want. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Home Decor Pop-Up Shop
Plus: Seaport residents to toss water into the East River; Tribeca Grand's billiards table; new blood at Maslow 6. / 1 comment
In the News: Photos of 4 World Trade Center
Plus: Alleged sexual assault at Southbridge Towers; childcare chain rents at Brookfield Place; South Street skyscraper. / 2 comments
Banksy in Tribeca
The famous street artist has created an homage to 9/11 on Staple Street. Yay or meh? / 7 comments
New Kid on the Block: Front Art Space
Tribecans Leticia Ortega and Dionisio Cortes have opened "the smallest art gallery in New York," on Chambers Street, in what used to be a souvenir kiosk. It's just 48 square feet, but the inaugural show has 26 works by 11 artists.
New Kid on the Block: Terra
"It's meant to be a very casual way of eating," says chef Roberto Passon of Terra, his new wine bar and restaurant. "You come have a glass of wine, order a bite or two, maybe have more wine, then something bigger to eat." / 11 comments
Seen & Heard: Church Publick Is Opening Tonight or Tomorrow
Plus: The Bigger Place has rebranded as Mariachi's; (Tribeca) Canvas update; mystery at Laight and Washington solved; a good omen at the Chambers construction; Moonquake shoot. / 2 comments







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