In the News: Footage of the Alleged Rolex Vixens
Plus: Another phone snatching; opening date for Lower East Side arthouse cinema; Soho steakhouse closing; Gansevoort Market owner plans a food hall in Lower Manhattan.
Seen & Heard: DHL Store on Church Street
Plus: Recommendation for a local printer; where to get your Christmas tree mulched; the scent of the Smyth and Little Park. / 4 comments
A New Hair Salon
David Adams and Frank Rizzieri, both well-known in the editorial and entertainment worlds, are opening a salon on Jay Street.
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Seen & Heard: Leather Spa Opens Next Week
Plus: Activity in a Church Street space; Terroir's hangover sandwich; Greenwich Street building getting a sixth floor; Tribeca Ball to honor Mr. and Mrs. Chow; Howard Street hotel rendering; go see the Picasso sculpture show at MoMA. / 3 comments
In the News: Salt Shed Rave
Plus: The sanitation garage lights up at night; Battery Park City's private security force has started; Marc Forgione's lobster endeavor by Penn Station; Tribeca artist Andrew Pope; former North End Grill pastry chef's new gig; new FiDi café.
A Modern Australian Restaurant Is Opening in Tribeca
"The food here has moments of exoticism but sides with accessibility," wrote the New York Times about the original on Avenue A. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: A New Shop on Washington
Plus: Pizza joint opens just north of Canal; 3 World Trade Center is starting to block 4 World Trade Center; the spray-painted sidewalk on Church; 56 Leonard curtain wall; new Greenwich Street condo is above ground-level. / 1 comment
Best of 2015: The Winners
The polls are closed, the results have been tabulated, and—thanks again to everyone who voted—the rejoicing can begin. / 1 comment
In the News: Vixens Nick Knick’s Jewelry
Allegedly. Plus: Christmas tree vendors hit with rent hike; Regal Cinemas projector smokes during "Star Wars" screening; dubious real-estate renderings; another possible contender for Sheldon Silver's seat.
Another Pret a Manger in Tribeca
The British grab-and-go chain is opening an outpost on Chambers. / 10 comments
Seen & Heard: Chipotle Looking More Likely for Northeast Tribeca
Plus: A peek inside the Con Edison substation on W. Broadway; new Pilates studio in south Soho; renovated Leonard Street storefront; Cup 4 Cup gluten-free flour.
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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