New Kid on the Block: Verve Wine
Fans of the hit documentary "Somm"—and wine in general—will want to visit the Verve Wine shop: One of the film's stars, Master Sommelier Dustin Wilson, is a partner in the venture. "My background is in restaurants, and I want to inject that level of hospitality into the store," he says. / 1 comment
Newsletter: Nov. 21
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Seen & Heard: Tail of the Whale
Plus: Sway has reopened on Spring; selfie ban; Shigeru Ban penthouse update; how to reserve at Lalo; new café/shop on Grand. / 8 comments
Seen & Heard: Homeless Surge
Plus: Renderings of the West Thames bridge now under construction; auto-service advice; the top of 19 Park Place; photographer Alexey Titarenko. / 4 comments
In the News: Table Service at McDonald’s
Plus: Brookfield looking to sell 49 percent of Brookfield Place; the history of two buildings with lots of character; a local mother's film about cannabis oil for sick kids; new Greek restaurant in FiDi.
Seen & Heard: Lunch at Augustine
Plus: A peek inside Tetsu restaurant on Leonard; Anthropologie signage; new street markings outside the Balloon Saloon; bus question; ghost sign appearing on Broadway. / 10 comments
Inside the Pearl River Mart Pop-Up
Before starting the build-out of its permanent store, Pearl River Mart has opened a bare-bones pop-up with a greatest-hits collection of merchandise. / 2 comments
In the News: Sky Ting Yoga Opens This Week
Plus: Whale spotted near Liberty Island; reviewing proposed changes to Wagner Park; Battery Park City Authority needs to find a new sailing school for North Cove Marina; more thefts and a ticket seller gets beaten with a cane.
New Home Decor Shop on Duane
Consort will open an interior design office and shop in Tribeca next month. Founded by two men who have worked for SoulCycle, Domino, Apartment Therapy, and ShoP Architects, it offers "a cutting edge-classic look to consumers who enjoy a trend-driven lifestyle."
Seen & Heard: Tower of Mirrors
Plus: The outbuilding at 111 Murray; work is starting on W. Broadway's "all-day brasserie"; excellent show about when artists took over Pier 34; boxing humor; Vestry paint job. / 2 comments
Seriously Spacious, Modern Lofts in Tribeca
The Tribeca loft returns in a contemporary form in New York's most beloved neighborhood. No-nonsense condominium pricing. / Sponsored
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