Gracious Country Living in Litchfield County, Connecticut
Long a weekend enclave for artists and writers, the area boasts lovely historic homes, charming farmhouses, and grand estates amid a stunning setting of pristine lakes, lush forests, and rolling hills. Here are six properties you could call home. / Sponsored
Grand Plans for the Former American Flatbread Space
Is it primarily a food hall or a place to host after parties for guests at the event spaces upstairs? / 9 comments
New Kid on the Block: Think Coffee
Broadway's coffee drought is over: Think Coffee is quite attractive, with banquettes, bentwood chairs, and high ceilings, and the brand's heart is certainly in the right place.
Newsletter: June 15
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In the News: Two-Story Topper Proposed for Duane Park Building
Plus: The history of a grand old building on W. Broadway; a swarm of bees in FiDi; River to River Festival to include a free night at museums. / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor: Why is Tribeca Tower’s Plaza Still Closed?
"I'm not entirely sure, but I think that since they started, I moved out, gut-renovated my apartment, had a baby, and moved back in. Someone is still planting flowers in the flowerbeds, but they haven't bothered to remove the abandoned bikes." —E.
Seen & Heard: Spring’s Restaurant Is Supposed to Be Open to the Public
Plus: "Mr. Robot" is shooting here on Friday; Shinola is opening a store in Soho; activity in the storefront next to Think Coffee; the newsstand at W. Broadway and Leonard. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: More on the Carbon Monoxide Leak
Plus: A cop gave a restaurant staffer a parking placard; the facade of 70 Vestry is nearly done; "Set It Up" film shoot; West Village resident seeks help regarding Maison Kayser; office at Washington and Desbrosses; action at two Franklin Street storefronts? / 1 comment
In the News: Basement Fire Leads to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Plus: Suspicious package found in the same area; Fraunces Tavern has reopened; Daniel Buren's striped columns at Bortolami won't be permanent; more on the 9/11 Tribute Museum's new home. / 1 comment
The City Is Jumping on the Shipping Container Trend
The Department of Transportation is launching a pilot program called El-Space designed to activate areas under elevated roads. The first one will be alongside the Brooklyn Bridge.
Spotlight: Sweet Lily Natural Nail Spa
"We try to be a nice sanctuary for people to disconnect, so we don't allow cell phones," says Donna Perillo, founder of the Sweet Lily nail salon. "Some people just can’t cope, though—and they’ll tap their phones with their nose because they can’t use their hands!" / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor: What’s This Restaurant Opening on Spring Street?
"It looks like some type of food establishment is opening at 303 Spring. Do we know anything about it?" —M.
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