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.
Nonna Dora’s is very special. I don’t think I’ve had better pasta anywhere else in NYC. Exquisitely prepared with just... — SW / Catching Up With New Kids: Nonna Dora’s
Happy to lend our gallery space if useful for any of the groups. — Hal Bromm / Four schools stranded after building accident on Broadway
Olio e Piu is in a phase of frantic expansion. That almost always ends badly. — J / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Nonna Dora's is such a lovely addition to the neighborhood and we go there often, both with family and friends.... — TM / Catching Up With New Kids: Nonna Dora’s
Love it! So glad to have in the hood. The food is great. Decor is funky interesting. And Nicola is... — Amy S / Catching Up With New Kids: Nonna Dora’s
The role Olio e Piu will play in diverting the B+T diners from Locanda Verde is the most exciting part... — P / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Downtown dance Factory has been amazing with their ability to pivot so quickly, find alternate rehearsal spaces, and ensure that... — Natalie / Four schools stranded after building accident on Broadway