What’s Up This Weekend
Swinging London, alt-country, a MacArthur Genius, "Newsies," and Chinese puzzles are just a few of the highlights on this weekend’s agenda.
Seen & Heard: Sarabeth’s Forecast
Plus: The old Bouley Market rented?; mah jongg marathon; Japanese story for kids; ballet school deal; Art in General open call.
In the News: Plans for 250 West
Plus: The woman behind Weather Up; dining and dashing at Mehtaphor; more on Nouriel Roubini; Equinox's cheap new brand; Skyscraper Museum; Park51 exhibit.
Replacing Chanterelle…
A chef who did a stint at Bouley before returning home to open an acclaimed restaurant now appears to be coming back to Tribeca. / 2 comments
Pretty Little Blizzard
I spent yesterday griping about another snowstorm, but what a lovely one it turned out to be! Everything is frosted just so. / 5 comments
State of the Site
Maybe it's because of the new year, but I've been thinking about the future—of this site and of my life. / 7 comments
Seen & Heard: Jazz Bar Update
Plus: Lance Lappin salon deal; meeting for parents and the teachers' union; Moomah; a thought about restaurants and OpenTable.
In the News: Millenium Hilton
Plus: Jehangir Mehta's kitchen; "tattoo artist to the stars" in trouble; big lease at 100 Church; when apartments for sale or rent have explicit art.
New Kid on the Block: Elliman Rentals
Prudential Douglas Elliman has devoted its Leonard Street storefront (part of its Hudson Street office) to a new division all about rentals. / 1 comment
In the News: School Crowding
Plus: Canal Street reconstruction; review of "Pants on Fire's Metamorphoses" at the Flea; a mini-memoir of working at Yaffa.
Seen & Heard: Yorganic Open
Plus: Deals at Sea-Horse, Gymboree Play & Music, and Terroir Tribeca; new opening date for Bouley's Boji; a CSA-like program that delivers to your home. / 1 comment
Progress Report: Opening Laterish
We've been through the businesses that seem like they might open fairly soon—now, let's take a look at the second wave. UPDATED 1/12 with info on the restaurant coming to the Chanterelle space. UPDATED 1/15 with details on what's replacing Lotus Salon on Reade. UPDATED 1/19 with a listing about women's activewear retailer Lolë. / 1 comment
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