A Permanent Sidewalk Hog Just Got Approved Despite Community Objections
And a worrisome precedent has been set. / 15 comments
Seen & Heard: Sign of Life at the Leaning Landmark?
Plus: Dancing with a robot; donate to Bogardus Plaza; New York Academy of Art's grotesque sculpture show; Tribeca Greenmarket update.
Nosy Neighbor: What’s Getting Built Now at Canal and Varick?
"A large-scale structure has been built over the weekend, with a large construction crew and a lot of equipment. Any idea what it is?" —Peter / 4 comments
First Impressions: Adoro Lei
On one hand, it's hard not to get excited about a restaurant that takes pizza seriously. On the other hand, the place has the potential to be a bit nightclubby.
In the News: Campbell Brown
Plus: Conflict of interest at the World Trade Center observatory; One Chase Manhattan Plaza is getting renamed. / 8 comments
Seen & Heard: An Update on Cafe Boca Ciega’s Closing
Plus: Explanation for Bar Cyrk's name; more signage up at Brookfield Place; teenagers eligible for Community Board 1; 1st Precinct Community Council meeting. / 1 comment
New Kid on the Block: Café Bari
The new incarnation of Café Bari is a café and juice bar, serving sandwiches, salads, and pastries in a small but stylish space. All in all, it's a big upgrade for the intersection of Broadway and Canal.
Newsletter: Jan. 12
Tribeca Doorways in the 1970s • Eataly and Le District Updates • The Restaurant Taking the Pão Space • Nosy Neighbor: 443 Greenwich • Little Park Brunch • 101 Murray Details • A Nightmare on Wall Street • More
Seen & Heard: Terroir Tribeca Applies to Serve Hard Liquor
Plus: The Hideaway in the Seaport prepares to open for real; rebuilding Brooklyn Banks skate park; Woolworth Building storefronts; public art at Foley Square and the James hotel. / 1 comment
What’s Coming to the Pão Space
Another restaurant with ties to Long Island is opening at the corner of Greenwich and Spring. / 1 comment
In the News: Updates on Eataly and Le District
Plus: Little Park review; a report on the North Cove Marina town hall; Seaport editorial. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Another Sign of Progress at Brookfield Place
Plus: Adoro Lei pizzeria open for lunch; Westfield World Trade Center's outreach letter; sound art at Apexart; closed restaurant still on Seamless; film/commercial shoot on Greenwich. / 1 comment
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