First Look: Inside the Pier A Restaurants
The ground floor has beer and oyster bars, the second floor has cocktail lounges and fine dining, and the third floor is for private events. (Updated with many more shots.) / 4 comments
First Impressions: Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar
I tried it both ways: at the fast-casual assembly line and the expensive-for-its-setting counter. / 1 comment
Newsletter: Aug. 14
23 Happy Hour Deals • Pizzeria Closed • Fairway Market • Nosy Neighbor: Tent • Demolition on Church • Valentine No. 37 • The Flea's New Theater • IPN Smoke Damage • Pearl Paint Buildings • More
In the News: The Pearl Paint Buildings Have Been Sold
Plus: Big new Broadway development; Tweed Courthouse's history; local contender for "Hottest Trainer"; condo building to go up next to the Holland Tunnel's mouth; El Vez review. / 1 comment
Nosy Neighbor: Why Is a Tent Being Erected at Varick and Canal?
"Since Monday, construction has been going on at a fast pace. The temporary structures are different than those constructed for Talking Transition for last fall’s election." —P.
Seen & Heard: New Flower Shop
Plus: Response to IPN fire; Cortlandt Way's short-lived opening; 93 Worth's appealing topper; more dead trees (and some new ones); "Bluff" shoot; big regatta this weekend; demolition on Park Place; Patriot renovation. / 1 comment
Happy Hour: 23 Deals on Drinks and Food in Greater Tribeca
Why are you working so hard? It's summer! Take off early and have a drink at one of your favorite neighborhood establishments. / 9 comments
In the News: The Artists Behind the Brooklyn Bridge Flag Stunt
Plus: Redevelopment of Chambers lot looks to be starting up; Bâtard review. / 2 comments
Another Pizza Joint Has Closed
Could the entire building be getting developed? Given the trend of things on the southeastern stretch of Church, it would hardly come as a shock. / 11 comments
Seen & Heard: The Flea Is Starting on Its New Theater
Plus: Inside a smoke-ravaged IPN hallway; WTC Transportation Hub; Spin Ceramics; European Wax Center; Pen Parentis literary salon; corner deli revamp; filmmakers' post-production facility now on Desbrosses. / 4 comments
In the News: Church Street Building to Be Demolished
With eight businesses closing by October. Plus: Firefighters rescue men from 21st floor of Ted Weiss Federal Building; checking in on Secondhand Rose. / 2 comments








That's an awfully big footprint for a diner. — Manhattanmommie / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
Right on jmm! and Will! — SP / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
That's no "turf", but an sports playing field. I'm pretty sure the number of dog owners who get in with... — jmm / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
There are signs on the south east corner of John and Nassau for a coming soon Carnegie Diner and Cafe.... — Gary Greenberg / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
This space has been dark or poorly used for temporary projects for many years, and it always seemed such a... — mulciber / Sneak Peek: Southern Guild
Then why was she arrested? — NBC / Fire on Murray Street caused no injuries
The runner is following park rules. The dog owner is not following park rules. Hope that clears up the situation... — DH / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?