First Impressions: Simit + Smith
The new Turkish chain specializes in a bagel-like bread called the simit. Yes, you can get cream cheese. / 3 comments
Newsletter: Aug. 5
Progress Report: August 2013 • Pier 26 Concerts Nixed • The Paintings of Bruce Paly • Eau de Bubby's • $45 Million Mansion Sold • More
In the News: Hailing the Dead Rabbit
Plus: Rebuilding the underbelly of the Cyclone; renderings of Major League Soccer stadium on Pier 40; converting commercial space into residential.
Real Estate Sales Report
Courtesy of StreetEasy, these are the properties whose sales were recorded by the city in the past seven days—including a purchase by a Fox News personality. / 2 comments
Pier 26 Concerts: The Fat Lady Is Singing
Score one for the neighbors deeply aggravated by the noise from this summer's debut series of concerts: "We will not schedule this concert series on Pier 26 again next summer," says Hudson River Park's Madelyn Wils. / 24 comments
Seen & Heard: Hudson River Park Opening
Plus: Chambers bistro definitely a go; paying for the West Street median upkeep; picking up household donations. / 3 comments
The Paintings of Bruce Paly
"I love the quiet beauty of Tribeca's urban landscape," said Bruce Paly. "It was one of the reasons I moved here years ago. Like many artists, I labor to find such grace in the ordinary." Check out his lovely, evocative paintings of Tribeca. / 17 comments
In the News: $45 Million Mansion Sold
Plus: A new bar under the FDR Drive; East River Waterfront beach funded; checking in on Bridge Café and Paris Café; men without shirts.
Progress Report | August 2013
It can be hard to keep up with everything that’s coming soon (or coming eventually), so here’s a quick rundown. Note: This is a repost of the original; comments on that post can be found by reading the introduction to this one. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Reno on the Bubby’s Smell
She's not a fan. Plus: Sinead O'Connor in concert; womenswear sample sale today; Community Board 1's Landmarks Committee. / 3 comments
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Amazing photo of Tribute in Light! — SW / Seen & Heard: Kyuramen is open on Gold