Nosy Neighbor: What Is Stadium Goods?
"There's a small store on the north side of Canal Street called Stadium Goods. It looks sort of like an airline counter. What is it?" —K.
An Explanation from Baluchi’s
Baluchi's is indeed taking over the Pakistan Tea House, but they're keeping the name. The company sent word about what we can expect and when we can expect it. / 7 comments
In the News: Mangez Avec Moi Is Looking for Another Space
Plus: The story behind the Gothic building on Lafayette; theories about City Hall's closing; city to close office that coordinates Lower Manhattan's endless construction projects; nail polish theft; new underground espresso bar; Grandma's House reopened in Brooklyn; Jacob Riis photos.
Seen & Heard: Historic Signage Likely Getting Destroyed
Plus: "Ghostbusters" firehouse Lego set (and car) now available; Leather Spa in FiDi; Tribeca Tower is still making that annoying noise; Shuggie Otis in concert; praise for Le District; Gary Graham sale. / 2 comments
Newsletter: Jan. 4
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Baluchi’s Appears to Be Taking the Pakistan Tea House Space
While it's nice to have Baluchi's back, the loss of Pakistan Tea House is the end of an era. / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: Is Baluchi’s Coming Back?
Plus: A dramatic view inside the World Trade Center Transportation Hub; Soho building has a clock at the top; Schnipper's fast-food restaurant is moving forward; picture window on Canal. / 2 comments
111 Murray Wants to Start Construction Earlier on Saturday Mornings
Also on Community Board 1’s January agendas: Changes to the former Ivy's Bistro and Valley National Bank spaces; Flinders Lane Australian restaurant opening on W. Broadway; façade restoration on Reade; enlargement on Hubert; more. / 4 comments
In the News: The Happiest Meal of the Year
Plus: A bizarre review of Brookfield Place; the lack of transparency around how Sheldon Silver's successor will be chosen; fake service dogs. / 5 comments
A New Home for the Raccoon Lodge?
Could it be taking the space recently vacated by another bar? / 1 comment







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