In the News: Forever 21 Confirmed for World Trade Center Mall
Along with Smythson and Kit and Ace. Plus: Morton Street School zoning approved; advertising on a WTC wall; City Council debates the FiDi arcade plan; Canvas reopened in Soho; Pier 40 air rights; furniture designers.
Pakistan Tea House Is Open
"Limited menu, they're still ramping up," reports a longtime fan of the restaurant. "The chicken makhani was fantastic. Vegetables were good."
New Kid on the Block: The Dogpound
"We're renaming this neighborhood Smash City USA!" say the enthusiastic founders of the Dogpound, the new gym at Canal and Renwick. As befits a crew with fashionable and famous friends, the gym is both stylish and very black. Plus: There will be a juice bar. / 6 comments
19 Park Place, Full & Half Floor Residences on Downtown’s Most Coveted Block
Ismael Leyva has created a contemporary architectural statement of light and air. 19 Park Place is a meticulously crafted sculpture of glass, steel, and concrete that reflects the next chapter of one of New York’s most storied neighborhoods. / Sponsored
Newsletter: May 5
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In the News: The Design for 2 World Trade Center
Plus: New ferry service to increase air pollution; Sheldon Silver sentenced; more thefts; Carson Street clothing shop is closing; outdoor seating at the new Le Pain Quotidien in Battery Park City; R & Company exhibits. / 4 comments
Seen & Heard: Reactions to the Five Boro Bike Tour
Plus: "Stop Shake Shack"; Greenwich Street cobblestones have deteriorated further; celebrate spring this Sunday at Duane Park; extended hours and more for the Tribeca Design District. / 9 comments
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.
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Thanks for covering this. It's so very strange! — malcolm / Crowd Sourcing: Who saw the Twin Towers drone show on Wednesday night?
Amazing photo of Tribute in Light! — SW / Seen & Heard: Kyuramen is open on Gold
The bus I was on zipped by One Park Row so fast that I couldn't be sure, so I verified... — Gary / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
What is the seating for this performance tonight September 10th? I have the required tickets. Is it self seating on... — Steve Tintweiss / Bill T. Jones to commemorate 9/11 at Wagner Park
I swear I saw them opening on Park Row as well! — Heather / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
Thomas was in the same class as Micah, I believe. Ronnie was an exceptional third grade teacher and went on... — Elspeth Schell / PS 89 principal Ronnie Najjar will retire this summer
Fully agree with previous comments: WE WANT GIGINO'S! Tired of waiting! Especially with the restaurants around the North Cove being... — S. Rennie / Nosy Neighbor: What restaurant is coming to the pavilion at Wagner Park?