New Kid on the Block: Dirty Bird To-Go
"No growth hormones, no antibiotics," says Dirty Bird To-Go founder Joseph Ciriello. "It's the way I eat. I want to know where my food is coming from—especially at the low end, and especially with chicken. I'd never buy a Perdue supermarket chicken." UPDATE: Ciriello explains where the chickens come from (and he doesn't just say "eggs.") / 10 comments
Seen & Heard: Gong Show
Plus: Dirty Bird open; free geraniums; free coffee (or cookies) with purchase; last Crab Night of the summer; Richard Belzer. / 2 comments
Newsletter: Sept. 17
Citizen Style • 443 Greenwich Update • Super Linda's Taqueria • BPCA President Resigns • More
In the News: Occupy Wall Street’s New Plan
Plus: Downtown Connection bus bursts into flame; Tribeca home design; 395 Broadway; the restaurant replacing the Libertine; Chase's now-private plaza; rape suspect arrested; "Tribute in Light."
Seen & Heard: Marc Forgione Cookbook
Plus: Street closures this weekend; rumor about the old OTB space on Park Place and Murray; another costume shop; nautical fun at the Battery Park City Block Party. / 3 comments
Photo Safari!
Fun for everyone, or at least people who don’t mind random pictures with snarky captions. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Washington Street Demolition
Plus: Jack Black in person; salon switch; Morgik Metal Designs; "Golden Boy" filming; silhouette artist; gallery update. / 2 comments
In the News: BPCA President Resigns
Plus: Suspicious package; hockey player buys on Laight; Atera chef interviewed; City Hall Park East; new Greek restaurant. / 8 comments
Citizen Style | September 2012
It’s time for Mona Akhtar’s monthly look at who’s rocking the sidewalk (including during last week's Fashion's Night Out). And remember, if she stops you on the street, say yes! / 1 comment
CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes (September)
It was neighbors vs. developer at last night's discussion of 443 Greenwich, the grand old building in northwest Tribeca—it's "leaning" residential vs. hotel, but options are being kept open. Also: Barry's Bootcamp will have a juice bar. / 2 comments










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