New Kids on the Block: Downtown Yogurt and Ice Cream
A Jersey City original has opened its second shop here at 303 Greenwich, with frozen yogurt, Bassett's ice cream from Philly and a few specialty items among the usual toppings. / 6 comments
In the News: The chatter continues about Au Cheval
Plus some stats on commercial rentals; Escape Games rises to the top of its genre; the Flea gets a feature; DeNiro's mail bomber pleads guilty; dog runs as an example of the city's class divide. / 1 comment
Former Saks at Brookfield will become a massive events space
The national hospitality chain Convene will take 73,000 square feet and use it for two large catering halls that will seat 500 people each, plus several other smaller meeting rooms. / 4 comments
City Winery secures new home as deadline looms
City Winery has (almost) secured a new location, but won’t have it fitted out and ready till January, meaning there will be a few dark months without the concert space in the neighborhood. / 4 comments
Newsletter: March 21
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Seen & Heard: Crown Shy opens in Fidi
Plus meeting set for Gansevoort peninsula; The Lilac gets some TLC from the USCG; the new Max has its liquor license; Janz strikes again. / 3 comments
In the News: Man tries to rob bank on Chambers
Plus the Dominick hotel starts to make money; more on the Fidi "Amsterdaming" plan; priciest homes in NYC start here; the Billions pad; local resident opens first play / 1 comment
A native Tribecan comes home to roost
Rocky Sewell was born on Reade Street, went to PS 234, went away to college, started bartending at Edward's and is now the general manager for Maxwell's -- back where she started on Reade. / 12 comments
Then & Now: a river view over three decades
Here's an insightful observation: times have changed. And here’s the proof: the view from Vestry and West Street, taken in the early ‘90s as State DOT started to rebuild the highway.
Seen & Heard: Irish furniture for Harrison
Plus lots of news in Fidi: Justino's open on Fulton; Blue Bottle to open soon; Elysium Health to open in WTC; Primp NYC open on Beekman; Purim parties for this week.
“Big Ben” at 108 Leonard in court again
The Times and Crain's report that the case against the developers of 108 Leonard to protect the building's clock tower -- a rare city interior landmark -- is pending in the state's highest court. / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: The mystery at Finn Square
Plus two local women open boutique PR firm here; the Beep will host a public hearing on congestion pricing this week; futsal starts a new spring season; Fred Astaire seeking participants for free programs; vending machines for subways. / 7 comments
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