Music to Our Ears
Music lovers, rejoice: The Pop-Up Pianos are coming back to city parks and other public spaces—including, for the first time, Washington Market Park.
Newsletter: Apr. 21
First impressions: Tiny's & the Bar Upstairs • 2011 River to River Festival schedule • Il Matto's plans • Ed Hardy Building • Patron of the New • Eight new enthusiasms • More
In the News: Another Jewelry Store
Or maybe not. Plus: 9/11 memorial has taken over the retail space in 90 West for screening; Borders Wall Street's sign; stealing at Stella.
River to River Festival 2011
Gird your calendars: The lineup for this summer's River to River Festival has been announced. It includes Patti Smith ("uncompromising as NYC at midnight"), a human fountain ("cascades of airborne liquid muscle"), Laurie Anderson, and Rufus Wainwright.
Eight New Enthusiasms
I come across a lot of things that win my heart (or my stomach), but they don't warrant individual items. Without further ado.... / 1 comment
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.
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