In the News: Drama at the Hair Salon
Plus: The New York Times names Yves a "Critic's Pick"; Beekman Street restaurant would seem to be up in the air; the Seaport District's Tin Building has been dismantled. / 3 comments
The Bennett Has Closed
The owner had been shopping the space around for a while; evidently no one bit. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: A New Tenant on Greenwich
Plus: Registration open for Paul Ruggeri Gymnastics; Jupioca confirmed its new location; checking in on the hotel under construction in Northwest Tribeca; more fireboat tickets; "architectural crime scene." / 1 comment
A Smoothie Bar Is Opening Here
"We’ve made each smoothie and açai bowl with just around 20 grams of sugar or less," says Lyfeping. "That’s half the amount you’ll get anywhere else—and totally revolutionary in the smoothie industry today."
In the News: Recreating El Internacional
Plus: Plans filed for a 35-story rental tower on Broadway; Two Hands owners say they're looking to open a third location; Battery Dance documentary.
Seen & Heard: Inside Wisefish Poké
Plus: Beautiful Canal Street building is getting painted; ice cream at Canal Street Market being replaced by kakigori; Chambers Street condo update; Gitano misters; Franklin Street gallery to remain private; plastic-bag art. / 3 comments
New Kid on the Block: Holy Ground
While A Summer Day Café evokes an afternoon at the seaside, its half-sibling downstairs, Holy Ground, is more of a night in the big city. "We were inspired by classic New York City establishments like the 21 Club and Keens," says restaurateur Matt Abramcyk. / 4 comments
Newsletter: July 30
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In the News: Pier 17 Noise Mitigation
Plus: Sheldon Silver sentenced to prison; author recommends Tribeca restaurants.
Seen & Heard: Development Drill Spotted Above Canal Street
Plus: Joe & the Juice has opened; Ducati dealership commandeers street parking (even in front of a hydrant); Racines cheese dinner; Warren Street storefront.
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Even though building housing is worthwhile, the scale of this project is not in keeping with the community. Despite the... — Gary / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
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Chris Marte told us during his reelection campaign that the development is not moving forward now and that is pushing... — B / Tower plans have begun for Independence Plaza
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