New Kid on the Block: Drill Fitness
Don't go to Drill's first outpost, at Church and Warren, expecting not to sweat. When people ask what the gimmick is, founder Winston Fisher's answer is always the same: "Hard work!" / 1 comment
Newsletter: Nov. 3
TCQ&A: Jacob Weisberg • Megu Has Closed • Another Building on Demolition Watch • The Smyth's New Lobby • Square Diner's New Sign • Speakeasy Rattles Neighbors • Halloween Cat • Sushi Dojo • More
Seen & Heard: Velvet-Rope Halloween Street Party
Plus: Sushi Dojo may still be interested in Chambers Street; Juice Press nixes weekend salads; North End Grill's rooftop garden; apartment sublet. / 3 comments
In the News: Noisy Speakeasy Annoys Its Neighbors
Plus: First look inside the Smyth's renovated public spaces and restaurant; Canstruction starts next week; Rockaway ferry being discontinued.
Seen & Heard: Tribeca’s Best Halloween Decoration
Plus: Venting about the 1st Precinct's above-the-law parking style; New Fancy Food says goodbye; tacky billboards mar a lovely restoration; NYC Yogurt said not to be reopening; Craigslist satire; Steven Amedee art exhibit. / 7 comments
Another Building Is on Demolition Watch
The building that replaces it will likely incorporate the adjacent parking lot. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Sushi Dojo Appears to Have Changed Its Mind
Plus: Anne Frank's stepsister to tell her story; update on Seamless and the fake-front restaurants; functional ceramics at Patrick Parrish; a marvelous new portrait of yours truly. / 2 comments
In the News: Crinkle-Cut Fries Claim Victory at Shake Shack
Plus: Thalassa files lawsuit over Sandy storm; Nobu reviewed; turnover at the Flea; Lower Manhattan tech headquarters; BPC photographer; Marv Albert moving here. / 1 comment
Is Megu Closed?
The better question might be: Are both Megus closed? (Update: All signs point to yes.) / 3 comments
Seen & Heard: Turn Off the Damn Light, Beekman Residences!
Plus: The Craigslist satirist strikes again; excellent masks at Philip Williams Posters; a Ferrari for your kid; "Scareicature" report; a diminished Mehtaphor; Quiznos is open again; "haunted bathhouse" party. / 2 comments
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It evidently was an art project- I wish that I had seen it!!! — Merle Temkin / Crowd Sourcing: Who saw the Twin Towers drone show on Wednesday night?
It IS sort of weird, but remember that drone shows are often constructed so you can only make out the... — J / Crowd Sourcing: Who saw the Twin Towers drone show on Wednesday night?
Thanks for covering this. It's so very strange! — malcolm / Crowd Sourcing: Who saw the Twin Towers drone show on Wednesday night?
Amazing photo of Tribute in Light! — SW / Seen & Heard: Kyuramen is open on Gold
The bus I was on zipped by One Park Row so fast that I couldn't be sure, so I verified... — Gary / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren
What is the seating for this performance tonight September 10th? I have the required tickets. Is it self seating on... — Steve Tintweiss / Bill T. Jones to commemorate 9/11 at Wagner Park
I swear I saw them opening on Park Row as well! — Heather / TurboTax opening an office on Greenwich and Warren