Progress Report: March 2012
Having trouble keeping up with what's opening where (and when?). Here's a quick rundown of the various businesses coming to the area. / 1 comment
TCQ&A: Zak Profera
"I love the yomogi muffins at Takahachi Bakery," says Zak Profera, who has just launched a line of fabrics called ZAK+FOX. "It's actually made with mugwort root, and it tastes far better than it sounds."
Newsletter: Mar. 29
Gourmet food-hall market opening in Tribeca • New Kid on the Block: Bloom • Nosy Neighbor: Beach Street • Jenna Lyons • The Butterfly • Swing dancing • More
Seen & Heard: The Butterfly
It might just be Wisconsin-themed after all. Plus: Pop-up shop for tall women; Moomah celebrates its last day; Squadron on WTC security.
In the News: Here Comes Jenna Lyons
Plus: Theater Bar has officially closed; school waitlists; new principal; 9/11 memorial president took an ill-timed vacation; BPCA town hall; N. Moore penthouses.
Nosy Neighbor: Is Beach Street Getting Reversed?
"You mentioned that Beach Street was going to get a reversal of traffic between Hudson and Greenwich. Any news on that?" —R.
Seen & Heard: Swing Dancing
Plus: A peek inside an upcoming restaurant; no more swimming dogs; Shibui Spa. / 1 comment
New Kid on the Block: Bloom
The new Bloom store in Goldman Alley sells a lot more than gorgeous flowers—including pillows, objets d'art, books, and even furniture and jewelry. And there are plans to have a "Bloom to go" kiosk in front of the store.
In the News: Murray Street Stoplight
They're popping up everywhere these days! Plus: Pane Panelle exploring its options; dissecting a loft sale at 124 Hudson; Battery Park farm.
A New Gourmet Market in Tribeca
Wouldn't it be awesome if someone—who preferred to remain anonymous—were to open a European-style food hall right in the center of Tribeca? With the stalls leased out to big food-world names? No need to pinch yourself, folks. / 31 comments
Newsletter: Mar. 26
Eight New Enthusiasms • New store on Greenwich • Flowering trees of spring • 70 Pine • Photo Safari • Real-estate report • And much more
Seen & Heard: Loft Magic
Plus: The old Bouley Bakery and Market space; new florist; Demi Monde semi-update; a bit of old Tribeca charm erased. / 2 comments
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Zucker's is still my go to bagel source! — Robert Ripps / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
Shinola had a cafe in the front when it opened, but then the cafe part closed, like, 10 years ago.... — PGCNYC / Seen & Heard: Drip coffee at Shinola
Similar background, the same thought. Saddens me a bit. I haven't tried the Utopia Bagels shop on 34th, which may... — Mulciber / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
The best non-bagel shop bagel is Starbucks. I remember Florence when I worked down the block from 51st Street. Loved... — Sherri Rosen / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
Glad to read the clarifying comment by Judy Epstein Gage, and glad to hear David Gage will be staying in... — Marcus / Finlay + Gage has left the neighborhood
I grew up in a neighborhood with basement bagel, bakeries, long, narrow, bagel, ovens, bagelmeister’s, who really knew their craft.... — A. / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street
In our house the cart bagels are what we call "cake bagels", barely 1 step up from Lender's frozen bagels.... — Nicole Vianna / Bagel Wars: Ess-a-Bagel coming to Murray Street