14 Reasons to Be Excited About the Future
There's been a lot of bad news lately, and I fear we haven't heard the last of it, so let's try to focus on the positive (for one post, anyway). Here are 14 things to look forward to in Lower Manhattan in the next year or two. / 10 comments
Quality Gifts Will Never Fail to Inspire Wonder
The warmth of a well-considered gift is universally appreciated. Best Made gear and home goods are qualified by the consideration that goes into their design and quality of materials. Visit our shop at 36 White Street and see for yourself. / Sponsored
Museum of Modern Graffiti | December 2015
When I started this series, there was enough street art for a post every few months, then every six months; now it’s once a year, if we're lucky.
In the News: Sway Lounge Is Closing
Plus: The Baked gentlemen on the "Today" show; the Battery Park City Authority's attempt at communication; rumored Bowery Meat Company spinoff in the Seaport; Peck Slip School parents oppose free breakfast for kids; Trinity Church art installation. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Empty Storefronts With the Most Potential
Plus: Maman starts brunch service this weekend; the Django now has an early-bird night; Jeff Zimmerman show at R & Company; please just do the survey so we can all move on. / 6 comments
Spotlight: Donzella
"It all grew out of an untrained passion," says Paul Donzella, whose store on White Street is a temple of post-war design. "I’ve been doing this for over 20 years and I never don’t look forward to coming to work." / 1 comment
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.
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