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.
Newsletter: Jan. 7
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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.
Seen & Heard: Another Beauty Store at the World Trade Center
Plus: Intriguing signage in a Jay Street window; answers to Dead Restaurants stumpers; more art establishments in northeast Tribeca; new solo shows at Soho Photo.
A New Restaurant on Warren Street
A liquor-license application for Lekka Burger LLC, with a pending trade name, is posted in the window. / 2 comments
Newsletter: Jan. 3
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Seen & Heard: Breads Bakery Appears to Be Off
Plus: Opening forecasts for Los Tacos No. 1's Tribeca restaurant and Luv Michael's granola kitchen/shop; more of 91 Leonard revealed; Downtown Express is posting online elsewhere.










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