Beautiful atmosphere. Lower the food prices and all levels of tourist will flock to this place. — Moira Morrisey on Pier A Is Now Open—and It’s Gorgeous

One Wall would be perfect. And, at last, the public could enjoy the room form the inside. — Don Thomas Friends of Tribeca Park on In the News: The Four Seasons Restaurant in FiDi?

A little bee tells me that working a little bee into the opening sentence of this post is the wittiest thing I'll see this morning. — Kristopher on Petite Abeille Will Become a Bar

CB1's TriBeCa Committee should concern itself more with nusaunce establishments like Sazon (which has patron noise problems most nights of the week and is also right around the corner) as opposed to hassling good neighborhood establishments like Ward III, Westher Up and Petite Abeille. — Roger on Petite Abeille Will Become a Bar

Years ago I stopped in to pick up flowers as a last minute gift on my way to the subway and a dinner party. I gave them a modest budget and they made a big, beautiful bouquet with little guidance from me! Now Langdon's is the place I always consider first. I hope this article helps boost their business. — Doc on Spotlight: Langdon Florist

Are anarchists the new libertarians or is this a 21st century version of "Radical Chic" (see Tom Wolfe)? — A. on Seen & Heard: Sacco & Vanzetti Bistro Is Opening Soon

Excellent, courteous, and awesome group of employees. I am from British Columbia Canada and have ordered many bouquets for my GrandDaughter living in New York for her big dance performances with Dance Theatre of Harlem. Langdon Florist have made extra special efforts to make sure the bouquets are beautiful and have even looked up the theatres for me and delivered promptly. I would recommend Langdon Florists to all. They are amazing and I am glad they are being recognized in the community for their business. Thank you Langdon Florist. You are THE BEST. — Ruth Barthel on Spotlight: Langdon Florist

One thing I notice when at Langdon Florist is the plants look vibrant and fresh and cared-for. Nice article. — Raquel Miller on Spotlight: Langdon Florist

Joey Rizzo has been my event and personal florist since I met him in 1995. All of my clients enjoy working with him and are delighted with Langdon's gorgeous floral decor. You need not look any further once you have experienced the wonderful quality of product and service at Langdon Florist. Thank you Joey and staff! — Nancy Eller , Eller Events on Spotlight: Langdon Florist

Love the pics and after knowing Joe for 15 years, trust me that is the genuine face of Joe! I have so many wonderful things I can say about him and his shop, but to sum it up, he is my go to for all my flower and plant needs! I am in the crazy world of Catering & Events in this forever busy city, and I can always fall back on Joe to save the day! Congrats on the great write up Joe and Team Langdon, and Cheers to many more wonderful years of working with you! — Lara on Spotlight: Langdon Florist

Eric, Just to confirm, plants are in the works, probably next week. Also, signage stating this is a public seating area are coming tomorrow. There has been a great response so far. — David on Seen & Heard: Sacco & Vanzetti Bistro Is Opening Soon

Quite the glamour shot of Joe! What a great guy. It's with a skeptical eye that I subconsciously ask myself how much longer almost any local business I see around here can hold on, but Langdon has what it takes. It can be tempting to save money on flowers at Whole Foods (full disclosure - sometimes we do) but every single time I've ever walked back home with a dozen lavender roses or whatever else from Langdon I feel it's the best money I could have spent. Great piece! — Kristopher on Spotlight: Langdon Florist

Erik: I'm so glad you are continuing this series on the shops that help make this neighborhood special. For all the complaints about changes afoot around here, we can all do our small part by supporting these businesses that have an authentic place in our neighborhood. — McGee on Spotlight: Langdon Florist

They do beautiful work. Always a pleasant experience when I go there. Keep them in mind next time you need flowers for your home or an event. — TribecaMom on Spotlight: Langdon Florist

Yahooo! But I'll believe it when I see it! — N on Fairway Market Is Still On

I love Langdon! Everyone on staff there is very friendly and helpful...my favorite place to get flowers for dinner parties and entertaining. — Rachel on Spotlight: Langdon Florist

I'm so thrilled to have more dining options and appreciate overall investment this group is making into the lower Manhattan area with Le District, Pier A, Dead Rabbit and others to open soon. The interior fit outs are of a high quality and are sensitive to the historic surroundings. I’ve shopped and eaten in Le District and Pier A numerous times as they are both convenient but would like to see a couple of aspects improve as they bed themselves in. 1) Le District would benefit from meat being labeled with place of origin, organic chickens as an option on the rotisserie and d’Affinois cheese offered at the fromagerie (actually the d’Affinois is just a personal favorite but please, Le District, if you are reading this get some in!). 2) Pier A – well, I’d like to say more but the food is …. fried. It seems to cater towards a tourist menu with little skill executed. Even the burger (something most American restaurants do well) is flavorless. 3) The service staff at both Pier A and Le District can be very hit and miss – and unfortunately it’s normally a miss. Surly and ill mannered wouldn’t be a too-stronger words. There are a couple of attentive team members but the rest need to rethink which industry they are in. Le Districts product selection is head:head with Battery Place Market but BPM always makes you feel especially welcome with their always smiling service staff. I really want these places to be successful and remain in the local area. Best of luck to the team and I hope to see more over the coming weeks. — K on Suggestion Box: Le District

Maybe the Four Seasons will take the 66 Leonard space — Reademan on In the News: The Four Seasons Restaurant in FiDi?

Good to see the majority of feedback is constructive! The natural reaction is to compare to Eataly, which makes it challenging yet aspirational. Eataly is owned by celebrity chef's and has brand recognition and it's in a space with massive ceilings, is colorful and to Slue's point you want to buy everything even if you know it's very expensive. With Eataly, you go there because it's Eataly while with Le District you go because it's nice and more sophisticated than the upstairs of Hudson Eats. On items that could be addressed, Le District is on the drab side (all dark colors except for the chocolate/cookie section) and lacking the colors and vibrance of Eataly (it feels like you are shopping/dining in a basement). The rotisserie sounded fantastic in write-ups but when I walked by yesterday it looked a little sad with chickens sitting under the heat lamps. Made me think that Whole Foods rotisserie is more appealing and moves there birds a lot faster. It's a wonderful addition to the neighborhood and I want to see it succeed. Somehow it's lacking the buzz of an Eataly-like establishment. — Mike on Suggestion Box: Le District

I'm very happy that it's here and agree the task is to make it better. I agree with most comments listed above, especially the lack of abundance and prices in the grocery. At eataly you want to buy everything and sometimes you don't care what it costs. Presentation means a lot. I don't know where Le District gets their Coffee roasted but it is awful. There are people who make coffee but there is not a true barista in sight. The counter people need to be trained to have a passion and knowledge of food. Something that's also lacking at Hudson Eats. I've been to the bar at Beaubourg several times and my biggest issue there is the awful music. It doesn't want to make you linger for a second drink. I notice, like me, my neighbors wanting to buy, wanting to love, but just looking kind of lost and frustrated. — Slue on Suggestion Box: Le District

They are planning to open in July or August, so I'd say September is a safe bet. Permission and installation of new utilities took longer than reasonably expected. — CC on Seen & Heard: Gourmet Garage Update

More about the Hancock St house you liked (incl. slideshow) here: http://nypost.com/2014/08/05/bed-stuy-real-estate-is-through-the-roof/ — James on Field Trip: Bed-Stuy

I forgot to mention the carvery. I've only orders the turkey so far. It's good but not up to Eataly standards yet. I wish Le District would dress sandwiches with olive oil and salt like Eataly instead of heavier and more caloric mayonnaise. I guess I prefer Italian sandwiches. — N on Suggestion Box: Le District

I live and work nearby and have gone about 15 times so far (mostly for lunch). I guess I'm kind of obsessed give our culinary deprived neighborhood. The espresso is terrible but it's a French eatery, not Italian. Too bad though. By contrast, Eataly possibly has the best espresso in the city (not much competition admittedly). Le Comptoir was like the keystone cops initially but has become the gem of Le District. The bread, wine, and cheese special is very good, especially if you complain when they pour half a glass of wine after which they will make it a full glass (which it should be). The steak frites is also solid. The white wines in particular are refreshingly off the beaten path for New Yorkers. Beaubourg needs some work. The portions are actually too large but some dishes are terrific. Fingers crossed that the outdoor area being built will have a bar component and not just the restaurant. They may finally break the mediocrity curse of restaurants on the water in Manhattan (though the same company I think owns Pier A which is a disaster so far). I have not shopped for groceries yet (the brandade looks tempting). However, on three occasions I bought a bottle of French sparkling water I'd never seen before only to find it flat. I think they got a bad shipment. I now stick to tried and true Perrier. — N on Suggestion Box: Le District

what a joke, re 85 leonard, who will pay that much for a street which is basically a construction site, with construction (87 leonard) next door and the looming 56 leonard tower at the end of the street, there is no light on leonard street anymore, and its noisy most of the day. that is absurd. the greed is just insane. i walk by this building everyday and have to avoid the construction sheds on both sides, worth 100,000 for a hot noisy dirty summer on a construction site? don't think so. — greentea73 on Seen & Heard: New Leonard Street Building Unveiled