Walked by chambers st between church and west Broadway this afternoon and saw signage that pret a manger is gonna open at the ground floor of cosmopolitan hotel (area where the cafe used to be) — TribecaMom on Police Chase Ends With Ugly Collision

My relationship with 56 Leonard goes back to years before it was built, having to do with my work. And I have to admit I was inclined to love it on concept alone. I appreciate your having been a champion of the building (with certain qualifications) from the start. It has many detractors, whose criticisms I generally find lacking, though I've found areas for criticism as well - often to have these vaporize as the parts come together and the whole more into view. The satisfying thing, and Mr. Fitzpatrick's photograph bears this out, is that the building continues to reveal surprises. Perhaps this validates the designers' talents, and puts a lot of the criticism in perspective. All day long I see people stop and stare, smile, shoot photographs. When a building inspires that kind of response it may just be the aspect of spectacle, or it might be the sort of magic great architects set out to achieve. Time will tell. Good catch on that image! — David G. Imber on Seen & Heard: The Roots, Drive-By Truckers, and Valerie June

Ver funny re Soho Garden Hotel. — Janet on Seen & Heard: The Roots, Drive-By Truckers, and Valerie June

While it's possible that the info on Willner's website is out of date, it does say this: "In 1998, Willners opened a second store, downtown, on Broadway right across from City Hall. This store is modeled after the Park Avenue store, but is about two and one-half times larger." — Erik Torkells on Willner Chemists Is Closing

The store near Grand Central is actually larger and is considered their flagship. Longtime customers know that you'd have to let them know ahead of time if you wanted something specific, because they'd have to trundle it down from the midtown shop. — Peter on Willner Chemists Is Closing

Tried getting food from Apna Deli a few times after it opened but it was always closed. Ended up discovering Lahore Deli. It is my go to place for $1 samosas whenever Pakistan Tea House is closed. ;) http://www.yelp.com/biz/lahore-deli-new-york — TribecaMom on Seen & Heard: New “Modern Asian” Restaurant on Grand

One that I finally knew, but a tad bit too late — Al on Where in Tribeca…?

park place behind 50 Murray street — Lowell lewis on Where in Tribeca…?

Love your reflected light photos. Please keep them coming. — KP on Reflections on the City (Part 8)

Subtle and evocative. Lovely. — Anne Baxter on Reflections on the City (Part 8)

Wow. Give it a chance! I like the spirit of it. If the food is good I'll be glad to make due with smaller napkins and un-wasted ingredients. I like the concept. — Anne Baxter on New Kid on the Block: Graffiti Earth

Thank you for holding the line on emojis. — Anne Baxter on In the News: Croissant Travesty

So happy Gee Whiz is reopening! It's next door to my building. I didn't realize how much I used it until it closed. — Janet on Seen & Heard: A Peek Inside Saks Fifth Avenue

23! I'm very impressed with his entrepreneurial spirit. I love bubble tea, so I'm looking forward to this place! — Anna on New Kid on the Block: Kung Fu Tea

Maison Kaiser's croissants are average at best. Arcade, on the other hand has fantastic croissants, among other pastries that are worth going out of your way for. As usual, you called it, Erik. — C.J on In the News: Croissant Travesty

I am shocked to hear of such nonresponsiveness from the 1st Precinct! — James on Seen & Heard: New Store at Brookfield Place

I live in Northern Tribeca and have called the police numerous times this year about sketchy things/ potentially violent people lurking in the neighborhood. I've lived here many years and it's the first time I noticed these things. One person was behaving aggressively towards children and nannies at Pier 25 and the police literally cared less and when I insisted they try to find the person, they called me and said they couldn't find them although I could see them from my window and told them the exact location. They told me there was nothing they could do about it anyway - which makes zero sense. — Gene on Seen & Heard: New Store at Brookfield Place

A particularly brilliant collection. — Andrea on Reflections on the City (Part 8)

More like Chicken Salad and Chicken Sh*t.... — Marc on Seen & Heard: Bouley Hits the Market

Good luck to this young entrepreneur! I'm looking forward to a good bubble tea! — Janet on New Kid on the Block: Kung Fu Tea

Yep, the hotel confirmed it will be open. — Erik Torkells on Seen & Heard: New Store at Brookfield Place

I'm still heartbroken at the removal of the working horse stables at the 1st precinct, always such a unique experience smelling the hay as you climb out of the franklin stop. But then again they said once the 10 year anniversary of 911 passed theyd bring them back! — Ian Berry on In the News: Time for a Boston Tea Party in North Cove Marina?

I've always assumed it will be open, but I suppose I should check. I just tweeted at them; we'll see if they respond. — Erik Torkells on Seen & Heard: New Store at Brookfield Place

Will that Four Seasons Plaza be closed or open to the public? (also: will it be closed or open to the rats running around in it, right now?) — jfrankp on Seen & Heard: New Store at Brookfield Place

I didn't catch the NYMag comment in the magazine, and it's natural for each generation to assume they've come up with things novel and daring, but the voice of history must have been whispering in that writer's ear. Those who were here during the Mudd Club days will know that that alley was hugely famous for exactly what he's suggesting... just about 40 years ago. — David G. Imber on In the News: The Arcade Giveback Is Basically Done