Seen & Heard: Trader Joe’s Appears to Be Delayed
Plus: Poke Bowl is open; more "Mr. Robot" and Louis C.K. shoots; the lot-line side of 70 Vestry; the state of the Ladder 8 firehouse renovation; Navy flyover today.
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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
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"Anti-Elizabeth" - you are aware Elizabeth is a common name, right? I'm not the same person who was posting earlier.... — Elizabeth / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
There was a short time, several years ago (maybe 10 yrs ago?), when Reade Street changed their parking rules. If... — KC / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
The Gothamist article about compass is very dumb. StreetEasy charges agents to post listings there, so it’s not as if... — Matt / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
You're better off reading about why the counterfeit vendors persist. https://www.city-journal.org/article/canal-street-fake-counterfeit-bags-vendors — James Bogardus / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
The Canal Street article is behind the NY Times paywall, so I could not read it. But in the flash... — Marcus / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
With all the hoopla over the renewed Carnegie Deli - I'm sorry it's not them!! — Bec / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers
Based on recent openings in the neighborhood, it seems the fad has moved from cookies to savory carbs like bagels... — N / Chip City has closed permanently