TCQ&A: Walt Chefitz
"We call it the 10 p.m. club," says jewelry designer Walt Chefitz. "Around 10 p.m. anyone available meets up for a quick nightcap and debrief on the day. It’s a wonderful way to wind down and catch up." / 1 comment
Newsletter: May 3
First Impressions: Atera • Café Closed • Community Board 1's May Agendas • Moomah 2.0 • Harry's Italian • Occupy Wall Street • Stripper Pole • More
In the News: Mansion Raises Price
Because that's what you do with no takers. Plus: Federal Hall neighbors aggravated; Irish president's visit; 130 Fulton; Spring Planting Day on Greenwich.
Seen & Heard: Secret Room Concert
Plus: Downtown tours in honor of Jane Jacobs; Five Boro Bike Tour; shark-fin legislation.
In the News: Occupy Wall Street
Marching again and again and again. Plus: Where a "supermodel" shops in Tribeca; Washington Market Park lawn (or lack thereof); DSK house; Seaport shopping struggle; columnist miffed. / 1 comment
Moomah 2.0
The new Moomah is smaller than it was, but bigger than you might have expected. You can get a free cup of coffee today by mentioning its Facebook post about its reopening.
Gay Pride Rally in BPC
Also on the CB1 agendas for May: the big hotel on Canal, the wine bar on Church, the new bar on Reade, and more. / 2 comments
Newsletter: Sales, Offers, and Special Events
Whether you’re looking for a delicious dinner, a neighborhood celebration, a discount on food and wine, or a summer activity for your kids, these folks have you covered. / Sponsored
In the News: In-Home Stripper Pole
In Battery Park City! Plus: One World Trade; Katy Perry sells; dog book optioned. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Harry’s Italian Opening Date
Plus: A quirky sangria; update on Corton chef Paul Liebrandt's cookbook; a new breakfast option; Tribeca Family Festival. / 4 comments
First Impressions: Atera
Chef Matthew Lightner's reinvention of the Compose space is a fascinating must for anyone interested in the ever-expanding definition of cooking. Whether you'll find it worth $150 per person depends entirely on your expectations going in. / 3 comments
Café Closing
Perhaps the $18,000 espresso machine will be put to use at its sister restaurant.... / 15 comments









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