Newsletter: Dec. 17
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In the News: Closing Dates for W. Broadway Restaurants
Plus: Using 460 Washington to explain the 421-a tax abatement; Howard Hughes's new Seaport District plan (also, it bought the Peck Slip Best Western); Trinity Church ticked off an artist by moving his sculpture; Rector bridge elevator semi-fixed; shoplifters steal gum, threaten stabbing; Woolworth Building in Harry Potter spin-off. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: Donna Ferrato’s Tribeca Portfolio
Plus: Three free Maple meals to be handed out; made-to-order food at Kaffe 1668 South; Local Roots NYC has opened a brick-and-mortar outpost at the Seaport; Fulton Fish Market art show; persimmon correction; a gripe about Eataly. / 3 comments
City Hall Restaurant Is Closing
After 18 years at the Duane Street restaurant, owner Henry Meer will turn his attention to the wine shop he's opening at the World Trade Center mall. / 17 comments
SURVEY: The Best of 2015
What would December be without a look back at the best and worst of the past year? There are only 11 questions and all responses are anonymous—so go on, vote now for your favorite new restaurant, biggest bummer of a closing, and more!
Shop-Local Gift Guide (Part 9)
For the person who has everything, there's always booze, sweets, flowers, fitness classes, and branded merchandise.
In the News: Blue-Ribbon Roast Chicken
Plus: "Nutcracker" with a cast of 270 kids; Nest Fragrances pop-up kiosk; more questions for the Battery Park City Authority.
Three More Buildings Are Toast
On one block of Park Row, five buildings under six stories are going to be torn down. Besides the two we already knew about—which will be replaced by a 25-story tower—the other three will make way for a single development of unknown size. / 11 comments
New Kid on the Block: Muse Paintbar
You don't have to know anything about art when you sign up for a class at Muse Paintbar, which chose Tribeca for its first New York City location. "We think of it as entertainment more than an art lesson," says president Stan Finch. "We're not going to rap your wrist if you're not doing it right."
In the News: Why Joël Robuchon Backed Out
Plus: The history of the Ladder 8 firehouse; a New York Times editorial on the Pier 40 air-rights swap; local leaders' questions for the Battery Park City Authority; Mexican chain opens in FiDi. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Maman Is Open
Plus: New sculpture installed at Finn Square; finally some visible progress at Serafina; where to find good hachiya persimmons; Manhattan Youth toy and clothing drive; pre-K on Reade Street. / 7 comments
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Oh great! Another Pilates! Now there is a Pilates for each Starbucks, pizza parlor and kiddy day-care center. — George Bacon / STRONG Pilates coming to Broadway and Leonard
I think they should have just gone to City Hall. — Geroge Bacon / Staking out Taylor’s house on her big day
Bar 135 has it all. Great food, great people, and the best bar staff. Volume is on for all the... — Mike / Where to watch the World Cup
I knew Peter Matera well before his passing. In fact I'm the only person he ever sold a building to... — Josh / Eulalie owners forced to sue their landlord
You ever own a building then have to absorb liability on a 7 figure injury lawsuit because the tenant cheaped... — Daniel / Eulalie owners forced to sue their landlord
Don't forget about Bar135 on Reade Street! — Alex / Where to watch the World Cup
LOL you apparently since you bothered to write that comment. — Brian Lowsky / Staking out Taylor’s house on her big day