Seen & Heard: The Dog Days of Summer
Plus: Bottega Veneta is very close to opening; reviewing the development plan for Hudson Square; Tribeca Meet & Greet is next week; the Patriot Saloon's renovation sign; $58 for coffee beans? / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Tribeca’s Funkiest New Building
Plus: Shelves are emptying out at the Food Emporium; 56 Leonard's spiral staircase; "Daredevil" and "The Character" to shoot here; the Cosmopolitan Hotel is changing color. / 2 comments
In the News: The World Trade Center Is Leaking From Below
Plus: Fairway is in rough shape; a new art cinema on Canal Street; ownership consolidation at massive West Street development site; the director of the South Street Seaport Museum. / 1 comment
TCQ&A: Edward Burns
The creator of the new TV show, "Public Morals"—premiering tonight at 10 p.m. on TNT—shares his favorite restaurants, what he'd change about Tribeca, where he works out, the joy of Whoopee Cushions, and more. / 10 comments
A New Bar on W. Broadway
The Bennett, coming to the former Petite Abeille space, will be along the lines of Dear Irving and Raines Law Room.
In the News: Misuse of Public Space in the Seaport?
Plus: How to make Grazin's lamb burger; rooms at the Tommie Hotel at Hudson and Canal will be teensy; NYC film commissioner resigns; Battery Bikeway accused of being made with Canadian benches.
Seen & Heard: The Very Top of 56 Leonard
Plus: A bit of remodeling at La Colombe; three productions shooting here; the ground floor of 11 N. Moore; more of the Spring Street Salt Shed has been unveiled. / 6 comments
Newsletter: Aug. 24
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Seen & Heard: Design Icons That Were Initially Mocked
Plus: "Boss" TV show shoot; Suzanne Vega in concert; following up on the Chambers/Church stench; the New York City Rescue Mission needs clothing.
In the News: The SeaGlass Carousel Is a Hit
Plus: An Odeon staffer reminisces about her time at the restaurant (along with Bar Odeon and Edward's); Howard Street is getting a hotel and restaurant.
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