Seen & Heard: Construction Starting in Northwest Tribeca
Plus: Joy Gryson and I are throwing a party; Sweet Green dropped its plywood; Añejo opening forecast; another Kaffe 1668; Five Boro Bike Tour; a sailboat is here. / 1 comment
A New Hotel in Tribeca
Also on May’s Community Board 1 agendas: Another hearing on the Barleycorn bar on Park Place and Murray; Gay Pride dance noise; Church Publick sidewalk seating; more. / 2 comments
Cristina Dos Santos Is Closing Her Shop
She's moving her interior-design practice to the Meatpacking District. Until the end of May, you'll find "amazing sales and a fond farewell."
In the News: Downtown Boathouse Delayed
Plus: Skateboard-wielding candy thieves; Brushstroke starts serving lunch; the Tribeca Film Festival; trees at Pier 26. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Nili Lotan’s Summer Pop-Up
Plus: Wonder Woman photo exhibit; townhouse for sale; helping Tribeca Park; celebrating with farm animals at Duane Park.
Brookfield Place: The Big List
A rundown of all the restaurants and shops that have been announced for Brookfield Place (and a few that are rumored). / 8 comments
Newsletter: May 1
Two Saks Fifth Avenue Stores • The Beekman Hotel and Its Restaurants • Park51 Rethink • 11 Sixth Ave. Correction • World Trade Center Shops • Canis Minor • 30 Park Place Construction Photos • More
In the News: Details about the Beekman Hotel
Two restaurants, a "lounge" that looks to be big, and rentable terraces. Plus: Pepolino worker injured; living in Battery Park City; Eataly confirmation, of sorts; Fulton Market Building gets meh response. / 2 comments
New Plans for the Park51 Space
Down from fifteen stories to three, but to be designed by Jean Nouvel and with green space.
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is May 11—less than two weeks away. Are you ready? She might mean it when she says that all she wants is breakfast in bed, but why take the risk? / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Marc Forgione’s Cookbook
Plus: A visit to Robert Janz's studio; Neo-Political Cowgirls self-esteem class; exhibit of Beirut artists.










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