Newsletter: Feb. 2
New building on Varick • New Kid on the Block: Art Projects International • Vinovino takeover • Ancient Baths • Industria Argentina • Aroma Espresso Bar • Stoplight construction • More
In the News: Varick Rendering
Plus: Is Mike's Papaya closed?; Pier A rot even worse that thought; alleged fraudster. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Stoplight Construction
Plus: Aroma Espresso Bar to open this week; a Bubby's on the West Coast?; rental advice; school auction. / 1 comment
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In the News: View Diligence
Plus: The new Super Linda opening date; a visit with artist James Rosenquist; Irish Hunger Memorial; train enthusiasts; 155 Franklin penthouse; Big Apple Greeter.
New Kid on the Block: Art Projects International
The gallery, founded in Soho 18 years ago, has opened on Greenwich Street. "We were one of the first platforms for artists from Asia," says founder Jung Lee Sanders, although now API represents artists from all over. / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor: What Do You Know About 20-24 Varick?
"The word 'condo' came out at 8 a.m. yesterday, when jackhammers were doing some work for a project to come...." —A. / 7 comments
In the News: Ancient Baths
Opening soon. Plus: 9/11 Memorial compensation brouhaha; 1WTC gets even more expensive; Stuyvesant construction noise; liquor-license map; underrated restaurants. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Hugh Jackman
He'll be attending the opening of a new store. (UPDATE: The hell he will!) Plus: Industria Argentina update; Potbelly's; Ludlow Suit Shop opening date; Twin Café now cooking breakfast elsewhere.
On the CB1 Agendas for February
This garage appears doomed; someone new taking over Vinovino; the restaurant replacing Barzinho on W. Broadway; much-needed Hubert storefront renovation; liquor on the Municipal Building plaza; a gazillion street fairs—all this and more will be discussed by CB1 this month.
Newsletter: Jan. 30
New Kid on the Block: Annelore • Hard-hat tour of the Conrad New York • Moomah and a deli closing; store moving uptown • Stuzzicheria changes • Naomi Watts • Much more
In the News: Pier 40
Plus: Hudson River Park troubles; I.S. 89 principal Ellen Foote; parsing a real-estate sale on Duane; the Seaport bar where Greg Kelly and his accuser drank.









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