Warning Signs at Cercle Rouge
The city marshal has taken possession of the restaurant, but there's hope it will reopen as soon as tomorrow. / 8 comments
In the News: Canada Goose Is Opening a Store
Plus: Lower Manhattan reported to have relatively poor air quality; armed robbery at magazine store; Mariah Carey is letting us into her world; dogs may now dine outside.
Seen & Heard: Still No Progress at Pier 26 Restaurant
Plus: Chipotle looks very close to opening; a better look at the Pier 17 structure; yet another WeWork opening in the area; the disintegration of a ballerina; Farinella keeps expanding uptown. / 3 comments
In the News: City to Roll Back Crane Precautions
Plus: Reconstructing the faces of unidentified murder victims; when 359 Broadway was home to photographer Matthew Brady's studio; praising Patrick Parrish; the office of Tribeca Film Festival co-founder Jane Rosenthal.
Seen & Heard: Accessories Pop-Up
Plus: Best Made goes to Brazil; acting school on Leonard; the annual Tribeca Open Artist Studio Tour; "Law & Order: SVU" is back again; PS Fabrics closing sale; the entrance to the new building at Washington and Desbrosses. / 2 comments
Buddha Bar Wants to Open in Tribeca
And locals are already gearing up for a fight against the 12,500-square-foot restaurant-as-nightclub. / 4 comments
In the News: Junkyard-Inspired Playground on Governors Island
Plus: Battery Park City doorman sues building over being asked to work a long shift after dealing with two dead people; antiques dealers vs. 1stdibs; Michael Connolly honored.
Seen & Heard: Best Market’s Disappointing Delivery Zone
Plus: Dwindling stock at American Apparel; Citi's plaza revamp; demolition in northwest Tribeca; the Tommie hotel on Canal (and its meat-and-three restaurant); Pier 17 is taking shape. / 5 comments
Inside the Oculus
I finally made it over to the Oculus in the World Trade Center Transportation Hub, and you really must go. Even half-open, it's pretty spectacular—and certainly far more appealing now than when it'll be lined with mall shops. / 3 comments
Newsletter: Mar. 14
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Seen & Heard: Fabric Store Closing
Plus: Grazin' has closed for good; Nancy Drew reboot shooting on Duane this week; ex-All Good Things chef Ryan Tate has opened his own place; White Street's outdoor seating; photo exhibit. / 3 comments
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