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
Nosy Neighbor: What’s That Concrete Thing at 443 Greenwich?
"Any idea what the giant concrete thing on the Vestry side of 443 Greenwich is? It's above both street and sidewalk level so it can't be a ramp." —N.
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