In the News: FiDi Assault
Plus: François Payard Bakery coming to BPC; ice cubes; Weather Up menu changes; Hudson Square development. / 4 comments
New Kid on the Block: ExerBlast
When you enter the new family-fitness facility ExerBlast, you're journeying to the planet Botania, where the local plant people need your help. "Rather than controlling Mario, you are Mario," explains co-founder and chief fun officer Kate Gyllenhaal. / 8 comments
CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes
What was discussed: Tribeca Taproom, the new restaurant coming to Greenwich Street; American Flatbread (many more details); M1-5's liquor-license renewal; Benvenuto's sidewalk seating. / 3 comments
Newsletter: June 9
New Kid on the Block: Hionas Gallery • Shadowland, Part 2 • 12 Tweets of Tribeca • Turks & Frogs • White & Church • Posing for a portrait • Tattoo studio • 471 Washington • More / 1 comment
In the News: 77 Reade
Floorplan porn. Plus: More on UBS potentially moving to 3WTC; yet another FiDi hotel; Verizon building to become "tech-centric commercial tower."
New Kid on the Block: Hionas Gallery
Peter Anthony and Maria Hionas have turned the front room of his fitness facility into Hionas Gallery, which will exhibit contemporary art. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: Tattoo Studio
We got edge! Plus: Sample sale; WFC Greenmarket; World Trade Center photo project; Dine Around Downtown; Japan T-shirt. / 2 comments
Father’s Day Gift Guide
Father’s Day is just a week and a half away (June 19). Here are local gift ideas for the dad(s) in your life, including several special offers. Any fathers reading this may want to forward it accordingly. / Sponsored
My Life as a Poseur
When Jack Hanley Gallery emailed that artist Jadranka Kosorcic was looking for people to sit for a portrait, I figured, "Why not?" / 1 comment
In the News: Il Matto 2.0
Opening a week from today. Plus: Skylofts sells out; Cuomo's controversial BPCA appointment; little leaguers go to a Mets game; El Gringo. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Turks & Frogs
Is it about to croak? [Update: Maybe not.] Plus: 471 Washington begins to reveal itself; what's new at tomorrow's Tribeca Greenmarket; Johnny Rockets opens at the Seaport; Mike & Son.
Shadowland, Part 2
I find shadows irresistible—perhaps because when nothing else seems to be changing around here, I can rely on them to surprise me. (Update 6/8: I added another good one.) / 1 comment
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