Here’s to the Holidays!
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In the News: Circular Lawn Saved
Plus: About that missing tortoise; archaeology on Fulton Street; BPC's tour bus nightmare; more on the plans for Pier A; Nicole Miller's penthouse; a night at Uncle Mike's.
Pop-Up: Ohne Titel
The last of BOFFO Building Fashion's series of pop-up shops has opened: It's a very red collaboradoodle by women's fashion brand Ohne Titel and architects Easton+Combs.
Want to Check Out Temple Court?
There are only a few tickets left, even though they're $200, so buy now. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Ristorante Aglio
Check out the menu (that's not it pictured). Plus: Know any good foreigners?; Girello adds to its menu; Luke's Lobster delivers.
Pop-Up: Jade’s Toybox
The annual Jade's Toybox pop-up shop is open at 124 Hudson. At the register, you'll be directed to the large Advent calendar on the wall; it's full of discounts—you get to reach in a pocket and win up to 40% off.
In the News: Unstable Behavior
Plus: More on the death at Church and Murray; Judd Woldin; new Korean taco restaurant; "Real Wives of Tribeca"; WCBS 880. / 4 comments
On the “Lilac”
"I was drawn to the Lilac because of its grittiness," says photographer Tony Larsen about the ship docked on the north side of Pier 25. "It's the opposite of a fancy yacht."
Newsletter: Dec. 5
Eight new enthusiasms • Popular café opening another outpost • Methadone clinic in FiDi • Dangerous intersections • WFC staircase • Table tennis closing • And much more
Kaffe 1668 Redux
The popular Swedish-ish café is evidently opening another outpost in Tribeca. / 1 comment
In the News: Table Tennis Closing
Plus: Murder at Murray and Church; lawsuit over jewelry-store theft; new FiDi bar; the other new FiDi bar; real-estate tutorial. / 1 comment
Coming Up: Scott Weiland Sings Christmas Songs
Also: Scrooge, slow food, affordable art, and lots of rootsy music. / 1 comment









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