In the News: Trinity Church Revolt
Plus: Alexander Wang denies sweatshop; Michelle Obama coming to Tribeca fundraiser; Ewan McGregor looking around here; Atera; North End Grill's wine list; school meals; historic wine vault.
Restaurant Closed
A third failure in less than three years might make folks wonder if the space is cursed.... / 3 comments
Newsletter: Mar. 8
New Kid on the Block: Woodrow's • Fun with Autocorrections • Hotel Particulier • Alexander Wang's sweatshop • White powder • Potbelly Sandwich Shop • Faith Exchange's awnings • Much more
First Impressions: Potbelly Sandwich Shop
The latest outpost of Chicago's much-loved sandwich shop is open on Broadway between Reade and Chambers. Maybe beggars shouldn't be choosers, but.... / 8 comments
In the News: White Powder
Received in four states. Plus: CB1 rejects Occupy Wall Street event in Battery Park City; World Trade Center excavation clarification; John Street noise meeting; man hit by car; activists hand out pink slips.
Checking in to Hotel Particulier
The not-yet-open gallery on Grand Street is giving a preview of the still-raw space, which will one day also have a café, shop, and Champagne. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: World Financial Center in Legos
Long winter? Plus: Kori open on Sundays; Pippi Longstocking is on her way; Chipotle temporarily closed; Aamanns/Copenhagen.
In the News: Alexander Wang’s Sweatshop
(No, that's not a new boutique.) Plus: White powder sent to local school; Occupy Wall Street's "rebirthing ceremony"; Artisan Lofts lawsuit; antenna at One World Trade Center.
Fun with Autocorrect
Can you tell which Tribeca business and street names inspired the following autocorrections? The first person to do so wins a half-dozen delicious cupcakes from Tribeca Treats!
Seen & Heard: Is Faith Exchange Too Loud and Too Ugly?
And/or totally cuckoo? Plus: Asphalt Green semi-update; sandwich report. / 14 comments
In the News: Best of New York
And the winners are.... Plus: Donald Antrim short story; ship returns to Seaport; Yankee Clipper [still] closed. / 2 comments
New Kid on the Block: Woodrow’s
"I wanted something between a dive and a fancy restaurant," says Erin Garmont, who just opened Woodrow's on Murray. "The kind of place where a woman can come in and not be afraid of how dirty the bathroom might be." / 29 comments








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