Seen & Heard: Patron of the New
Opening this weekend. Plus: Stuzzicheria 2.0; straight-edge shave; cheap night at the Flea; rehabbing Alice. / 1 comment
In the News: Ed Hardy Building
It lives! Plus: Restoration at St. Paul's Chapel; ships at Pier 25; stabbing at Chambers subway stop; La Colombe opening in Chicago.
Seen & Heard: More Pan-Asian
Or at least tri-Asian. Plus: Deals at Tribeca Language and Marc Forgione; Tribeca on "Selling New York"; Elton John tickets; Prime Essentials. / 1 comment
First Impressions: Tiny’s
Tiny's, the long-awaited restaurant in the three-story pink building that used to house Hoi An, opened for lunch today. I think I was its first paying customer. / 1 comment
In the News: White Church
Details on the new plans for Il Matto. Plus: Discoveries under Fulton Street; graffiti artist's loft recreated; 25 Broad now leasing; 4WTC potentially delayed. UPDATE: Added Manhattan Loft Guy's before-and-after look at Alexander Wang's loft.
Newsletter: Apr. 18
New jewelry store • New Mexican restaurant • CB1 unofficial minutes • Dog-run theater • Silver Lining • Southbridge Towers • Real estate sales report • Tiny's • 37 Warren • More
What’s Up This Week
Miss Piggy, Thin Mints, Marcia Clarke, and death incarnate are just a few of the highlights on this week’s agenda.
In the News: Silver Lining Update
Plus: Tour bus plan scrapped; elementary school zones said to be getting rejiggered; Tiny's; China Center's vertical garden at 1WTC; Sazón sued over tips; Seaport ships on the block?
Your Weekly Real Estate Sales Report
Apartments at 1 York, 25 Murray, 109 Reade, and 275 Greenwich changed hands—one for more than $3 million, although it might be more notable that two went for under $900,000.
In the News: Julie Menin
Plus: Garbage garage ruling; Frites 'N' Meats truck's propane tanks; Harrison Street townhouse price jump; trees cut down; gas leak in BPC; Trump Soho denied plaza seating.
Seen & Heard: Redesigning Tribeca
Plus: More details on 37 Warren (including an addition) and the 9/11 memorial visitor experience; Ward III reservations; and ROC's anniversary.
Poking Around Southbridge Towers
I've long been interested in Southbridge Towers, the middle-income housing complex just south of the Brooklyn Bridge. So when a new friend mentioned she lived there, I invited myself over. (On the tour I learned about plans for a new supermarket and veterinarian office.) / 1 comment
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