New Kid on the Block: Aahar Indian Cuisine
Now open on Murray, Aahar Indian Cuisine is a sister of Bombay's Indian Restaurant in FiDi. There's a long à la carte menu, and a $14 lunch special that's expected to be a big draw. / 1 comment
Newsletter: June 23
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In the News: Liberty Park Opens Next Week
Plus: Inside the new International Center of Photography; the Battery Park City Authority to share its study on South End Avenue; census of downtown's sidewalk objects; a really old liquor license; 9/11 Museum head stepping down.
Shake Shack in Tribeca?
According to a reliable tipster, Shake Shack is planning a location on Canal Street. / 8 comments
Seen & Heard: Opening Forecast for City Vineyard
Plus: Info session tonight for new Tribeca school; DHL store is about to open; signage is up for Pret a Manger's third Tribeca location; activity at long dormant building.
Prime Tribeca Condo with 3 Huge Terraces
From the moment you step off the key-locked elevator, you know you've arrived somewhere special. Enjoy the ultimate indoor/outdoor lifestyle at this unique and architecturally spectacular triplex penthouse loft. / Sponsored
In the News: Praise for Local Wine Shops
Plus: Grilled lobster tails as street food; the 9/11 Tribute Center will move to a much larger space; Maman opening a branch at the new International Center of Photography; FiDi subway station attack.
Seen & Heard: Key World Trade Center Corridor to Open Monday
Plus: Action at the former Hombom Toys store on Greenwich; more signage for Harold's Meat & Three; demolition underway at YogaSpark's studio; job fair for World Trade Center and Fulton Center malls. / 1 comment
Loft Peeping: Jane Boon & Norm Pearlstine
"I told a couple of designers we interviewed that I had this fantasy of living in a cave and they sort of looked at me in horror," says Jane Boon of the triplex penthouse on Thomas Street. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Pier 17 Update
Plus: J. Crew men's sample sale started today; the Verizon building's new windows; architectural drawings on Leonard; Sarajo boutique returns to Soho; Robert Janz's water painting; "An Interview with God." / 1 comment
In the News: Carbon Monoxide Forces Jay Street Evacuations
Plus: Blue Ribbon Brasserie is opening in FiDi; more details on yesterday's police chase (and subsequent crash); CB1 is pushing the city to stop being stingy with new schools; Café Altro Paradiso review; Megu opening in Chelsea. / 1 comment
Update on the World Trade Center Mall
We can add eight more businesses—including Eataly, H&M, and Grom gelato—to the list of confirmed retail tenants at the Westfield World Trade Center mall. / 1 comment
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Why does it take so long to open these restaurants? This family has plenty of money and took over the... — Tribeca Neighbor / Sneak Peek: Ludico Tribeca
The cobblestones were designed for 17ty century horse drawn carriages, not today’s semi trucks, so no wonder they need replacement.... — Living in Tribeca since ‘75 / New crosswalks around Fouquet’s hotel on Greenwich
They're absolutely historically appropriate and a massive upgrade from ADA/safety perspective. We're lucky that a number of our crosswalks are... — person / New crosswalks around Fouquet’s hotel on Greenwich
Many years ago, the top floor (at the time) was a daylight photography rental studio- great view, and of course,... — Robert Ripps / Seen & Heard: New restaurant for Battery Park City
Yes couldn’t agree more to wanting something local and fresh! I live in the hood and miss the old local... — Jen / Sneak Peek: Ludico Tribeca
I also don’t understand how the hotel gets to remove the bricks and change the aesthetics. — Kaye / New crosswalks around Fouquet’s hotel on Greenwich
I’m not a fan of these new crosswalks aesthetically. I find them inappropriate for the historic district. If the city... — Cd / New crosswalks around Fouquet’s hotel on Greenwich