First Impressions: Il Mulino
I was prepared for Il Mulino's new Tribeca outpost to be expensive, but $14 for a dish of olives? $65 for branzino? If the food is good, that might be justifiable. But what if it's not? / 19 comments
Newsletter: Aug. 9
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In the News: Nili Lotan’s New Showroom
Plus: 111 Murray nears the finish line; picnic planners based in Lower Manhattan; pop-up preview of Brooklyn Chop House, opening soon in the former Denny's space.
Seen & Heard: Dig Inn Delay
Plus: "Kitchen Trees" in City Hall Park; another L'Arte de Gelato cart; nutritional supplement store and a Japanese barbecue restaurant opening on W. Broadway.
Nosy Neighbor: What’s Going on at 217 Broadway?
"Most of the building was vacated in the past two weeks, and work crews are in there nearly 24 hours a day. Interior walls on most floors have been removed. It looks like a total renovation... or they're tearing it down." —P.
In the News: The Tent & Trails Building Was Sold
So I think we can assume the store isn't reopening. Plus: More on the pop-up galleries on Canal Street; the fall season at the Schimmel Center; Kathleen Turner Q&A; Harry & Ida's Luncheonette's owner on why it closed. / 2 comments
A Pretzel Chain Is Opening Here
The Philly Pretzel Factory's third New York City outpost will be in Tribeca. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: Shake Shack Unveiled
Plus: The Church Street sinkhole; memorial to killed cyclist; a couple more thoughts on Manhatta; "Leave Not One Alive" shoot. / 4 comments
In the News: Another TD Bank Was Robbed
Plus: Dead infant found in the East River; sports-themed exhibit at the 9/11 Museum.
The City Is Jacking Up Parking-Meter Rates Around Here
Parking for two hours at a metered space in Tribeca will soon cost 50% more. And it's much worse below Chambers. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: Some of Spring Street Park Is Open
Plus: Pop-up galleries on Canal Street; Trader Joe's still isn't very busy; three shoots, one of which ticked off Greenwich Street residents; Ducati's flouting of the law. / 6 comments
New Kid on the Block: Paul Ruggeri Gymnastics
"Most people want to train Olympians, but it's important to me that this is about having fun," says gymnast Paul Ruggeri of his new school. At the same time, there are benefits: "You learn to work hard, to fall on your face in front of other people, and to get up and try again." / 5 comments
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A2……really??? Did you really say that? Absolutely amazing. — Francesca / Nosy Neighbor: What is up with this garage on Harrison?
This information is false. We still plan to open the Tribeca store. Can the author please remove/update this article? — Orly / Modern Bread & Bagel is no longer happening
Huge thank you to the Friends of Washington Market Park for repairing the granite pavers at the gazebo (which were... — April Krishnan / Seen & Heard: Pavers repaired at Washington Market Park gazebo
We loved the food and always brought visitors to nyc here as well and they loved it too. You will... — Rmp / Casa Brazilian on Duane has closed permanently
Sounds like a good time and the intel is always great to share. Not sure if LTD was a contender,... — Elizabeth / Crowd Sourcing: A pizza taste-test on a Tribeca rooftop
No pie from Il Mattone? Shameful omission! — harryh / Crowd Sourcing: A pizza taste-test on a Tribeca rooftop
Sad to hear! We will miss you, Casa! Thank you for the wonderful dinners! — Cw / Casa Brazilian on Duane has closed permanently