Seen & Heard: Diddy Date
Plus: The Guillotine; Rosario's Kitchen closes; Bit'z Kids coupon; liquor licenses for MaryAnn's and Plein Sud; Tribeca Grand film screenings; bidding adieu to Alicia Kachmar, who crocheted this adorable s'more, and summer options for kids. Plus: Win panties. / 1 comment
NKOTB: FasTracKids/Enopi
"As a Wall Street person, I know what it takes to be successful," says Ilysa Winick, who believes that her new business, FasTracKids/Enopi, can help children become confident and think creatively. / 6 comments
CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes
The CB1 Tribeca committee discussed North Tribeca rezoning, a liquor license for 159 Duane, Locanda Verde sidewalk-seating (slapdown!), curb management, Salaam Bombay cooking odors, and more. / 2 comments
New Favorite Thing
After catching an unfortunate glimpse in the mirror, I decided to ban cookies from my life—which will last until I'm next in the vicinity of this little bit of irresistibleness. / 2 comments
In the News: “Sex Cave” Lawsuit
Keeping it classy on Reade Street! Plus: What yesterday's rezoning announcement means; Eamonn's reopens; new hotel next to WTC; Liberty Luxe and Green; Poets House paean; the Big Toot.
NKOTB: OLighting
OLighting, which just opened on Walker Street, showcases contemporary European lighting. "No one is offering the designers we are," says founder Andrew Chris.
Seen & Heard: Northern Tribeca Rezoning
Plus: Otte sale, Tribeca Treats loyalty cards, Roseanne Cash coming to City Winery, and Pasanella and Son's white wine. / 1 comment
In the News: Bowling Tribeca
...in Times Square. Plus: Changes at the Embassy Suites retail arcade-tunnel thing; FDNY unconcerned about fuel tanks in 50 Hudson catching fire; Plein Sud vs. food cart; "4-D" map of downtown; W hotel opening date; $5.4M condo sale.
This Cup Brimmeth Over
From sports bars to fancy restaurants to Puma City at the Seaport (a dance club? really?), the neighborhood has plenty of places to watch the World Cup. The most intellectual option—the only intellectual option, probably—is Apexart, where the "Men With Balls" exhibit aims to create the perfect football environment.
The CSA Chronicles: Deep Greens
The first installment in Jolene Howard's series on making something delicious out of whatever has arrived in the CSA box.... This week: a hearty salad that incorporates kale, turnip greens, radishes, and scallions (plus hazelnuts and cheese). / 9 comments
Seen & Heard: Raimo Refurbished
But what will the space become? Plus: Plein Sud liquor license update, Alycea Ungaro's new alignment mat, and Babesta's young shutterbugs. / 3 comments
Progress Report: Restaurants in the Works
If I have a hard time keeping track of all the restaurants currently in development, then it must be near impossible for anyone less obsessive. So here's a recap of what's coming.... / 8 comments
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