Fast-Casual Vietnamese Restaurant Opening Here
Vietspot, which specializes in pho and banh mi, debuts on Friday. / 5 comments
In the News: Peck Slip Park Design
Plus: Lower Manhattan still not ready for another huge storm; Broome Street building's facade helps to clean the air.
Seen & Heard: What’s Next for the North End Grill Space?
Plus: The construction at the New York State Insurance Fund building; scale models of the Oculus; marching band's weekly practice; World Trade Center Greenmarket opening date. / 1 comment
When Hollywood Built a Fake Diner in Tribeca
Amid Jane Freeman's cache of photos from the 1980s and 90s was a thorough look at the set constructed for "It Could Happen to You," starring Nicolas Cage and Bridget Fonda. The set designers also built a loft building next door. / 18 comments
Newsletter: May 28
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Seen & Heard: Bank Branch Closing
Plus: New restaurant said to be taking the place of Kaña on Spring; Sing for Hope pianos coming soon; open artists studios event on Broadway; absurd brokerbabble. / 9 comments
Field Trip: Long Island City
'Tis the season for a boat ride up the East River, to a part of town that appears to be changing right before your eyes. / 2 comments
In the News: Harvey Weinstein Turned Himself in at the 1st Precinct
Plus: Man in river tries to fight off rescuers; zoning change could mean more hotels in Lower Manhattan; a neglected building on Canal Street. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: The Private Club Opening in Tribeca
Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, and Justin Timberlake are involved. Plus: The same company is behind New York Vintners' wine school; Park Row still hasn't opened; the lavender FDR Drive; local legislator wants to stop robocalls; J. Crew Liquor Store painting.
In the News: More on Gitano Outdoor Restaurant
Plus: Shoofly reopened in the Catskills; Robert De Niro bans Trump from Nobu; funky resale shop reviewed; Lower Manhattanites relatively healthy, except for the drinking; 14 White and 100 Franklin. / 9 comments
Free Action-Packed Performances by STREB at Brookfield Place
The edge-of-your-seat show is a rush of adrenaline as STREB's action heroes redefine physics with unique "Popaction" choreography. And Join Brookfield Place in celebrating the start of summer on May 26 with other family-friendly activities. / Sponsored










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