Max is back in action
The neighborhood staple -- which opened on Duane Park in 2007 and before that in the East Village in 2000 -- is back with a robust menu offered from 5 to 9p. / 5 comments
Let’s close Duane Street to through traffic for summer
The fork of Duane between Greenwich and Hudson could become an open-air plaza -- a town square -- that benefits local restaurants and allows us to once again greet our neighbors. / 55 comments
COVID-19: The neighborhood as seen on two wheels
A high school junior takes to the empty streets on his bike in April, documenting a somber city and creating a video love note to the neighborhood. / 15 comments
Newsletter: May 25 | Happy Memorial Day
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New Mexican for the neighborhood! Serenata on Duane Park
Taking over the former Max space from the short-lived Galo Nero is Serenata, now serving food and drink from a table set up on the loading dock. / 9 comments
Tokyo Bay is back and serving delivery and takeout
Tokyo Bay, the neighborhood staple that has been on Duane Park for 18 years, is now open for takeout and delivery with the usual menu.
Warren Street paving to start next week?!
After more than three years, the city is preparing to do the final paving of Warren Street from Greenwich to Broadway next week. / 5 comments
Grand Banks docked and open at Pier 25
The schooner docked at the end of Pier 25 will be serving up lobster rolls, oysters, virgin cocktails and desserts.
Gigino at Wagner Park is back and serving
The outpost of the Greenwich Street stalwart is now open and serving for pickup and delivery from its location in Wagner Park.
City lighting up green tonight to honor park workers
The city is lighting up its monuments and buildings tonight in honor of park workers who have been essential workers for these past two months. They all deserve it.
Ningbo appears closed for good
The Battery Park City outpost of one of the city's most venerated Chinese chefs -- Wellman Wu of Peking Duck House -- has all the signs of a shuttered business. / 1 comment










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