Seen & Heard: Roc’s Farewell Note
Plus: An interactive 3-D map of downtown development; Allan & Suzi's vintage store is closing; Ataulfo mangoes are back; "Power" shoot again. / 3 comments
Huge Residential Conversion on Church Street
That'll make for three construction projects in a three-block span (four in four blocks, if 56 Leonard keeps taking its sweet time). / 16 comments
Newsletter: Mar. 2
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In the News: Danny Meyer Rooftop Restaurant Confirmed
Plus: J. Crew's Mickey Drexler chops loft price by $15 million; Jacques Torres opening a chocolate museum at his store; graphic designer Rodrigo Corral; Tamarind's no-kids-under-eight policy; school tax proposed on real estate developments.
Seen & Heard: New York Vintners Is Opening an “Indoor Farm”
Plus: World Trade Center mall restrooms; the other Oculus plaza looks ready; dates for the Tribeca Open Artist Studio Tour; baby-and-me Pilates; Australian tea company opening Broadway store. / 4 comments
In the News: Jeweler’s Death Ruled Homicide
Plus: Gwyneth Paltrow price-chopped her loft (and added photos to the listing); the grand banking hall at 49 Chambers; Community Board 1 is reorganizing its committees; FiDi Indian restaurants; bridges said to be structurally deficient.
Roc’s Replacement
Also on Community Board 1's March agendas: Reversing the direction of Jay Street; new building on White Street; new bar atop 100 Church?; too many street-fair permits; FiDi bike lanes; Citi construction; Five Boro Bike Tour; Warren Street Dog Run; much more. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Nobu’s Final Night in Tribeca
Plus: Community Board 2 is planning a meeting about the Holland Tunnel traffic mess; digging at 100 Franklin; another poke restaurant; new building on Fulton; "Law & Order: SVU"; travel agent recommendation. / 8 comments
Roc Has Closed
The restaurant always seemed ingrained in the neighborhood, and it will be missed. / 34 comments
Reade Street Mystery Solved
A catering company specializing in grain bowls is opening a kitchen in the former home of Okami Sushi.
Seen & Heard: Garage for Sale
Plus: Pier 17 is looking pretty done; Mamo chef opening something on Beekman; new condo to have a tween lounge, among other amenities; 10 Corso Como fashion boutique.
Rendering for a New Nine-Story Building on Canal Street
No plans have been filed yet, and the project—likely rental apartments—is subject to Landmarks Preservation Commission approval. / 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