Seen & Heard: Kori’s Status Remains Unclear
Plus: Discussion of Regal Battery Park liquor license pushed to February; Century 21 now offers made-to-measure suits; Elizabeth Berger Plaza delayed; imminent demolition of big West Street building. / 2 comments
Three-Level Art Complex to Open on Franklin Place
Yet another art-related business is staking a claim in northeast Tribeca—and this one, NYA Gallery, will have its entrance on the one-block private street between White and Franklin. / 2 comments
In the News: Frenchette Dissent
Plus: The new, more approachable menu at Racines; increased funding for 9/11 memorials; fin-tech firm expands at the World Trade Center. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: The Tribeca Party
Plus: Sunday Night signage on Jay; Giorgia will share space with another boutique; longtime sidewalk shed finally coming down; T. Kang Taekwondo has moved to a new location; 55 Broadway improvements; Battery Park City condo offering. / 6 comments
Fasano’s First U.S. Hotel Will Be in Soho
The Brazilian hotel company is taking over an existing property, with renovations expected to be completed in 2021.
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Seen & Heard: A Dirt Candy Connection to the New Restaurant on Warren
Plus: The "family social space with café" on Hudson will be huge; one store opening and another closing at the World Trade Center mall; free admission to the 9/11 Museum; Pen Parentis's secret new salon venue.
In the News: Who’s Collecting $40 Million Tribeca Penthouses?
Plus: A coworking chain is taking over most of the Saks Fifth Avenue store; rental bouquets at the Manhattan Marriage Bureau; Don Wagyu starts dinner service. / 2 comments
Le Relais de Venise Has Closed Its Soho Restaurant
According to the sign posted in the window, the company seeks to reopen in a different downtown location. / 1 comment
Giorgia Is Closing
Marina Graziani, owner of the elegant lingerie/loungewear boutique, promises to open a pop-up "with a new concept" soon. / 2 comments
In the News: McNally Jackson Is Staying Put
Plus: Inside a spacious apartment at 443 Greenwich; the driver in last week's hit-and-run was going 100 miles per hour; Cuomo nixes full shutdown of the L train.
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