First Impressions: 10 Corso Como
With more whimsy per square inch than everything else in FiDi combined, the Seaport District outpost of Carla Sozzani's Milan institution 10 Corso Como is the polar opposite of the intentionally drab aesthetic of the Goop era. But the real star might be the restaurant.
In the News: Big New Office Building on West Street
Plus: The World Trade Center security zone is being enlarged; Frankie Goes to Bollywood opening in Soho; Whole Foods workers to get at least $15 per hour. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Taylor Swift Is Building a Mantrap
Plus: Big sale at Scott Jordan Furniture in advance of its move; news from the World Trade Center mall; part of the Spring Street Salt Shed is not wearing well; "customer-service atrium" at the Department of Buildings; Milo Hess in a Seaport art show. / 20 comments
Rethink How You Entertain at Waterline Square – An Expansive Amenity Suite Where Midtown Meets the Upper West Side
Three soaring waterfront condominium towers with spectacular views; 100,000 square feet of sports, leisure, and lifestyle amenities and a new 2.6-acre park; and a dining and food hall experience by Cipriani. / Sponsored
The Smile Newsstand Has Closed
The Shinola store is said to be expanding into the front area. / 1 comment
In the News: Issey Miyake’s Proposed Signage
Plus: China Blue tried a no-tipping policy and abandoned it; more funding for the Walker Hotel Tribeca; Brooklyn Chop House finally opens tonight; changing intersections to accommodate cyclists. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Any Word on Best Market?
Plus: Enthusiastic crossing guard could use your help; plastic surgeon opening big office on Laight; new shows at Soho Photo; at least three shoots this week. / 3 comments
The Worth Street Mess
Also on Community Board 1's October agendas: Landmarks-related changes to buildings on Duane and Walker; something involving liquor at Chipotle; naming a block after an NYPD officer killed in Iraq; the plans for a pedestrian park at Sixth and Church; more. / 5 comments
Australian Fashion Line to Open Duane Park Shop
Scanlan Theodore has chosen Tribeca for its third New York City boutique, which should debut in the next week or two. / 1 comment
Newsletter: Oct. 1
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In the News: Tribeca Nanny Fired Because of Race
Plus: Pier 26 construction timeline; prosecutors seek death penalty for bike-path terrorist; estuarium is still very short on funding; shopping at Issey Miyake with John Lydon; East River Park to be raised by several feet; legal dispute over N. Moore basement. / 12 comments
Seen & Heard: Support by Design Has Been Revived
Plus: Joseph Carini Carpets sale; "Billions" shoot; Jerry Nadler town hall; Hudson Square barrier art.
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