Plus: Mexican restaurant not happening; Rosanne Cash concert; big new FiDi bar; Nyack College moving way downtown; Bronx woman's Tribeca connection; accused Yankee stalker.
A report from L. (thanks again!) on the debate around three hot-button topics: the Hudson River Park's proposed tax, the fashion/photo complex at 50 Varick, and the Mexican restaurant hoping to open at 39 N. Moore. / 5 comments
The proprietors behind the high-end Mexican restaurant considering 39 N. Moore have decided to move forward with their plans. They'll go before Community Board 1's Tribeca Committee on Wednesday night.
Plus: Archive of Contemporary Music; 56 Leonard sales; new FiDi restaurants.
Plus: Hudson parking lot question; bike-share station NIMBYism; investigating calorie counts; suing Trinity Church; WTC transportation hub delayed; model-turned-broker Trish Goff; the last Lohan mention, one hopes. / 2 comments
Plus: The Drama League's new facility; FiDi Potbelly reopened; Mexican chef semi-confirms a new restaurant; Hudson Square rezoning; South Ferry subway station.
Plus: Manhunt at the gym; Jerry's Café closed for renovation; Tribeca Trust looking for Tribeca lovers; Starbucks in WFC closes, reopens; Woolworth Building booklet; Con Ed question. / 3 comments
And a total denial of Lohan's involvement. Plus: 1 York buyer; checking in with Merchants Hospitality; snow removal atop 1 World Trade Center; Seaport summer concerts. / 2 comments
And more on the restaurant in question. Plus: Citibank is open; New York Kids Club timeline; Vestry Wines; gallerist Hal Bromm. UPDATE: Reps for the space's owner says the Lohan connection isn't true (but they do confirm it's a Mexican restaurant that's interested). / 7 comments
That's what people are saying. Plus: Kids' activity ExerBlast said to be moving; presale tickets for the Fun. concert on Pier 26; Bubby's waiter; 1 York sale. / 2 comments
Plus: Citibank's copper trim; karaoke hotspot rumor; "Zero Hour"; opposition to N. Moore restaurant.
Also on Community Board 1's January agendas: New restaurant/bar on W. Broadway; Asphalt Green report; Pier 26 update; the demo of the building next to the old American Stock Exchange; susheria that once had barfing patrons; Remix/Quest; a gazillion street events.
As I see it, it all matters. A civilized city should have good solutions to all of these issues. — Marcus / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
With Paper Source now closed inside Maman, where are people buying greeting cards/wrapping paper locally? (I want to avoid Hobby... — Sara / Seen & Heard: Maman is back open
I prefer the stickers to homeless, junkies, and excrement from dogs or humans. Focus on what matters maybe? — Thomas / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
Agreed about the sidewalk stickers, along with the painted on / sprayed on sidewalk ads and "clever" saying. Also, what... — Marcus / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
Those sidewalk stickers are a new out of home ad treatment; they are everywhere, they are hideous and yes, they... — nichole / Seen & Heard: PopUp Bagels facade revealed!
I love this interview. What that NC senatorial candidate said about Morris -- that he captured her voice uniquely well... — Komanoff / TCQ&A: Morris Katz
a reminder to parents and care givers: Duane Park Patisserie gives homemade treats to trick or treaters from toddlers through... — madeline c lanciani / Halloween in Washington Market Park — and more to come