About Those Styrofoam Mosques
"The mosques, 20 in total, were sculpted from Styrofoam," explains artist Tilton Widro. "Brilliant white, the color of peace, the mosques' soft construction is allegorical to the abuse Islam has had to sustain during the controversy." / 4 comments
Foto Friday
This week: photos taken on Broadway, Pier 25, West Broadway, Greenwich, and Reade, as well as at the World Trade Center site.
Seen & Heard: Mini Golf Delayed?
Mini golf possibly not opening till spring. Plus: New salon has opened; Gumbo Mondays; deals on whiskey, cupcakes, and fitness; Danish sandwich celebration; John Allan's.
In the News: BPCA Spending
Plus: Steven Alan sample sale; Lena Dunham; Bubby's new chef; Moss is closed down; the Leaning Tower of Tribeca; Harrison deal. / 1 comment
Progress Report: The New Builds, Part 1
Building bust? What building bust? New construction is popping up all over, rising so fast that these photos—taken this week—are probably already out of date. Here's what you want to know about five of the buildings, including renderings of the what they'll look like when they're done.
We Know What Beyoncé Is Getting for Christmas
Just in time for the gift-getting season: T-shirts that get to the heart of what you really like about your neighborhood. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: eXerBlast
Coming to Reade Street. Plus: Pier 25 opening postponed; new Kiva replacement possibility; deals on wine and swimming (separately); Toro Lounge party; Best Made first aid; Manhattan Children's Theatre; Fulton Street Transit Center; Weather Up Tribeca.
In the News: WTC Performing Arts Center
Plus: Book of historical photos of Tribeca; Basketball City; shopping for end tables; BPCA's Gayle Horwitz; Gary Shteyngart; artist Robert Swain; "affordable housing"; 200 Chambers; Tribeca Treats.
How a Nutritionist Eats at… Pepolino
Italian food doesn't have to go to your hips: Nutritionist Amy Shapiro explains how she ordered—and why—during a recent visit to Pepolino. / 1 comment
Newsletter: Nov. 4
Sneak peek of Pier 25, opening today • New kid on the block: Canal Park Playhouse • Color Me Mine closing • Spanish fashion opening • Halloween candy drive • Calendar of events • Unleashed by Petco • Kaffe 1668 wine bar • Kiva replacement • More / 1 comment
In the News: Da Mikele
Plus: Free pie at Bubby's for one day only; Stuzzicheria break-up; 35 Thai deal; downtown museum pass; big loss at William Beaver House; Mudd Club; Jon Stewart.
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