In the News: Parade Report
Plus: 52-54 Lispenard objections; pizzeria in a shaky situation; Super Bowl for singles.
New Kid on the Block: Lotus Blue
Now open in the space that was Nam: Lotus Blue, serving food inspired by China's Yunnan Province. "It borders Vietnam, Laos, and Burma," says co-founder Jeffrey Lim, "and the cuisine is infused by many cultures, with Southeast Asian ingredients like cilantro, banana leaf, and ginger." / 6 comments
In the News: Street Closures
Plus: Kutsher's review; expansion at the New York City Rescue Mission; hospital-themed pop-up shop inside Patron of the New.
Condo, Hotel, or School?
It's time for another round of everyone's favorite game. The Bloomberg administration wants to sell 49-51 Chambers. Local politicians are screaming bloody murder. What's at stake? UPDATE: How do I get into the Reade Street half of the building? / 1 comment
Newsletter: Feb. 6
Inside 346 Broadway • Best of Tribeca: Deli sandwich • New 21-story condo tower • Battery Place Market • Aroma Espresso Bar • American Express Carriage House • Much more
In the News: If the Giants Win…
Details on the parade. Plus: Super Linda delay; Louis and Terrie Latilla; Liberty Luxe penthouse; Kaffe 1668 expansion; New York Downtown Hospital. / 1 comment
Coming Up: Betty, Wyclef Jean, and Krappy Kamerawork
Not to mention important work by three Hollywood directors, jazz by Randy Weston, three writers, art aplenty and possibly Peaches.
Recent Real Estate Sales in Tribeca
Five sales have been reported in the past week, including one involving a celebrity. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Aroma Espresso Bar
Plus: Lotus Blue soft opening tonight; 37 Warren gets a name; naughty behavior at Barnes & Noble (NSFW!); 250 W. Broadway. / 4 comments
In the News: American Express Carriage House
Plus: Food truck clusterfudge; Illuminate Lower Manhattan; a fascinating look at the history of 121 Hudson. / 1 comment









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