In the News: Water Street Arcades Valued at $250 Million
Plus: The artist Marisol has died; Brooklyn Bridge work to continue till 2022; Artists Space is leaving Soho and may take its Tribeca outpost with it; grilling on Governors Island; J. Crew CEO listed his Greenwich Street townhouse. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Who’s Behind the Raccoon Saloon
Plus: Is Marla Maples living in Tribeca?; TOAST Art Walk is coming up; first look at the "cast-iron inversion" facade on Walker; 443 Greenwich striptease. / 1 comment
How “Service Included” Affects North End Grill’s Prices
I compared prices for food and alcohol from before and after the recent shift to no tipping. The real winner isn't the staff.... / 13 comments
In the News: Best Dive Bars
Plus: The Water Street arcade handover; Q&A with gallerist Hal Bromm; El Luchador's new Lower East Side location; Westville FiDi not a done deal.
Seen & Heard: New Exhibits at Mmuseumm
And one's a real heartbreaker. Plus: The Verizon building on Pearl is getting glassed; JazzFest at Bogardus Plaza; Seaport Culture District lineup announced; Brad Greenwood works on paper show.
Westville Is Opening in FiDi
Also on Community Board 1's May agendas: Jake Gyllenhaal and Tilda Swinton filming here; Worth Street reconstruction update; Serafina liquor license; and much more.
First Impressions: Amada
Amada, the big new Spanish restaurant in Brookfield Place, arrives with high expectations, thanks to chef Jose Garces's James Beard Award and "Iron Chef" status. So how is it? / 2 comments
Newsletter: May 2
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Seen & Heard: Raccoon Lodge Is Closing After All
Plus: The former Matsugen space is going to be a three-level store; digging out dirt on Leonard; townhouse renovation (and enlargement); "Lost Jazz Shrines" concert; Transportation Alternatives street fair to involve artisanal food; event space with piano. / 2 comments
In the News: Oculus to Host River to River Performances
Plus: Gigi Hadid likes Nili Lotan; a salute to Arcade Bakery's ham-and-cheese sandwich; White Street building sold. / 4 comments
Gee Whiz Diner Is Downsizing
Faced with an increase in rent and wages, the restaurant is making like James Franco in "127 Hours" and cutting off part of itself in order to survive. / 4 comments
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Very proud. Always there. Your amazing ! Great job!! — Gayle / Austin Johnson to open market in the West Village
He was a star , a part of NT art & nightlife ….i listed from afar while reading Interview Magazine... — robert nagle / Big Keith Haring show at 60 White
Leo is a most talented man. Great barber and my friend for over 25 years. Run to his shop for... — Tony Lorenzo / Ilya’s, aka Leo’s, has opened on Worth and Broadway
Bowl of condoms at the entrance is quite an interesting value proposition. “The bigger message behind the concept is that... — mulciber / New Kid on the Block: Wristcheck
Unless they’’ve changed the rules since I was on the park board a hundred years ago dogs and other pets... — Jean Grillo / Seen & Heard: The lawn is open in Washington Market Park
Dogs are not allowed at all in Washington Market Park. — Tribeca Citizen / Seen & Heard: The lawn is open in Washington Market Park
This place is in the West Village. Johnson no longer is connected to Rigor Hill. — Tribeca Citizen / Austin Johnson to open market in the West Village