The White Truffles
The Landmarks Preservation Commission sent that white Greenwich Street restaurant back to the drawing board—possibly for something taller. And included in the proposal was the first look at the 11-story hotel under construction on Washington. It, too, is white.... / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Unfortunate J. Crew Signage
Plus: White Street updated some of its prices; neighborhood group opposing Duane Street four-story addition; Japanese restaurant opens today; Pakistan Tea House refreshed its decor; The Mill opening at 1 Hudson Square. / 3 comments
Maslow 6 Wine Bar Is Being Reinvented
It's no longer open as a wine bar, and instead it's booking private events. (And the wine shop is still very much open.)
New Kid on the Block: Tribeca’s Kitchen
"We wanted to enhance the diner experience without losing the comfortable neighborhood feel," says Andreas Koutsoudakis Jr. of Tribeca's Kitchen, the new restaurant from folks behind Gee Whiz. / 4 comments
Newsletter: Sept. 25
First Impressions: White Street • Loft Tour Preview: Franklin Street Megaloft • Simulated Suicide Raises Hackles • Kutsher's Replacement • Nosy Neighbor: Warren Bulkhead • Huge New Salon • New Flower Shop • Saks Fifth Avenue • More
In the News: Saks Fifth Avenue Is Confirmed
Saks Off Fifth, too. Plus: Renderings of the Beekman Hotel and condos; Momofuku Milk Bar opens Soho outpost; Tamid's new ark; 101 Murray details; Khe-Yo makes Michelin list; the Butterfly's burger; President Obama coming. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: Another Deli Is Closing
Plus: Morsi trattoria has soft-opened; brazen Duane Street topper; 460 Washington appears to have topped out; Loft Tour preview; Warren Street bulkhead warning; Reade Street townhouse for sale; limo chase for film shoot. / 2 comments
A Huge Hair Salon Is Opening on Hudson
Besides a 16-chair storefront salon, there will be an education facility with "a lecture theater (complete with 75 cinema seats), a show stage and auditorium, student clinic floor, and several amazing classrooms." / 2 comments
In the News: SoulCycle Update
Plus: "Tenant or squatter" at Leonard Street building; architect Q&A about loft renovation; reviewing the Hanover Square food carts.
Loft Tour Preview #1: Franklin Street Megaloft
The 15th-annual Inside Tribeca Loft Tour is Sunday, Oct. 19. To whet your appetite, the organizers let the media check out a few of the homes. The first is a showstopper 6,500-square-foot loft with karaoke room and a kids'-size door. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: The Simulated Suicide Was Really Creepy
[Warning: graphic image.] Plus: Park51 ticked off its landlord; new tenant for Nirvana International space?; Seth Rogen and Joseph Gordon Levitt filming here; box bonfire on Broadway; 56 Leonard shadow. / 16 comments
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Oh man, I love North Bar just the way it is. Here's hoping that the new concept doesn't stray too... — harryh / North Bar is closing for the summer — and will reopen as something new
I don't need shiny vending machines. How about making the announcements over the loudspeaker clearer? Why is it running late?... — Nel / Vending machines coming to former newsstands in the subway
Good point. — Tribeca Citizen / Vending machines coming to former newsstands in the subway
NYCTA rule of conduct 1060.g(f) sets a $25 fine for carrying open liquid in the system. So the MTA selling... — N / Vending machines coming to former newsstands in the subway
Traffic accidents, especially those involving fatalities are horrible, but you've got to scratch your head when there's an accident involving... — P / Teenager killed riding bike on Centre and Chambers this morning
I see your point about plastic, but might it have something to do with the fact that bottles are resealable?... — malcolm / Vending machines coming to former newsstands in the subway
In my family’s experience it is the 20-30 Citibikers and racing guys (not delivery workers) who endanger pedestrians- they go... — MST / Teenager killed riding bike on Centre and Chambers this morning