In the News: Rihanna Is on the Prowl for Real Estate
At two buildings in Tribeca. Plus: One more reason to open Greenwich Street in the World Trade Center; bike path by Brookfield Place a year from opening; Seaport plan moving forward; Blue School middle school; Jay Williams renting on Thomas Street; 1WTC art; east Soho bakery.
A Korean Bar on Murray?
Also on September’s Community Board 1 agendas: Final Bogardus Park design; plans for a restaurant at 20 Warren; Sushi Dojo space; "corporate change" at Sazón; Greenwich parking garage restaurant; Haus wants longer hours; Seaport movie theater; Peck Slip Park.
Seen & Heard: New Pizza Joint
Plus: Jet flyover this morning; road-testing Gelato Ti Amo; new café at Southbridge Towers; more on Dorlan's Tavern, coming to Front Street; Peck Slip School construction; 56 Leonard; Kansas show. / 6 comments
Newsletter: Aug. 28
Italian Soccer Stars Opening Hotel • Demolition on Desbrosses • Brick Closed • Dîner en Blanc • New Church Street Building • Another BPC Conversion • Bâtard • Denny's • Sushi Dojo • More
Seen & Heard: Sushi Dojo’s Tribeca Outpost Is Not a Done Deal
Plus: Correction on the post about the Italian soccer stars' hotel; demolition underway on Washington; Laughing Man barista's novel; more. / 2 comments
In the News: Bâtard Gets Three Stars
Plus: Denny's opens Friday; Property will have vintage clothing; wallets stolen at Pier 25; Raccoon Lodge patron goes aggro, bites police officer. / 4 comments
Two Former Italian Soccer Stars Are Opening a Hotel Here
Paolo Maldini and Christian Vieri appear to be opening the Hudson Square Hotel at the corner of Hudson and Canal. / 9 comments
Seen & Heard: Nine Stories on Church
Where there are currently five. Plus: Free community night at the 9/11 Museum; steak recommendations; camera obscura; Juice Press goes gray; fitness day passes; crime category. / 2 comments
In the News: Lower Manhattan Is Growing Older
But not you, surely. Plus: The courtyard at 443 Greenwich; the value of an interior wall; model arrested for allegedly stealing fish oil and chocolate from Whole Foods; kennel cough outbreak. / 4 comments
Scenes from Last Night’s Dîner en Blanc
About 4,000 people dressed in white descended on Rockefeller Park for dinner accompanied by opera. / 7 comments
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A restaurant buyout means reserving an entire dining space exclusively for your event, with no regular service. — James Bogardus / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
In the description it states "no buyout"..is that the same as no Take Out??? — John / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
Seppe is quite good. And the wait staff is super nice. — Dee / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
None of these new places are sit with friends type of places. They are all grab and go. I don’t... — Dee / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
To the Olio e Piu owners, sincerely: please do not blight this location with fake flowers. We will welcome you... — Cw / Mr Chow is indeed closing
This is terrible news! Such a shame! — Alex / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Such a wonderful, wonderful event for both schools! (And an amazing way to taste all the restaurants in the neighborhood.)... — Tessa S / Taste of Tribeca will be May 16 on Duane Park