Plus: More on that police vehicle stuck at the World Trade Center; many Lower Manhattan streets essentially closed this Saturday; St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox National Shrine; 4 World Trade Center retail space. / 3 comments
Plus: New veterinarian's office; mall entrance at one of the Oculus plazas; contractor self-promotion at 3 World Trade Center; garish, mammoth LED signage inside 4 World Trade Center. / 1 comment
The new Eataly at the World Trade Center opens next Thursday, and there was a press preview today. The place is spectacular—and it feels much more spacious than the one in the Flatiron. / 8 comments
It opens "in the next week or two." Plus: The chef at the Eataly osteria; FiDi landmark to be lighted again; looking back at the much-loved Tribeca restaurant Riverrun. / 7 comments
We can add eight more businesses—including Eataly, H&M, and Grom gelato—to the list of confirmed retail tenants at the Westfield World Trade Center mall. / 1 comment
"The photo tour of 3 World Trade Center that Curbed ran last week included a photo of what look like tailpipes, but it didn't say what they are. Can you find out?" —A.
Plus: More on the Water Street arcade plan; replacement sculpture for Broadway landmark; the city comptroller's attempt to cut red tape; breakfast at Eataly; disappointment in the World Trade Center Oculus and time-lapse video of its construction. / 2 comments
Plus: ChiBeCa building said to be on the market; 3 and 4 World Trade Center; a theory about Le Pain Quotidien in Battery Park City; "Law & Order: SVU" back for a three-day shoot; newsletter upgrade. / 11 comments
Plus: Checking in on the Pakistan Tea House reboot; retro jazz at Evening Bar; progress at 56 Leonard; views of 4 World Trade Center slowly disappearing behind 3 World Trade Center. / 1 comment
Plus: Renderings of the Broadway hotel and its Blue Bottle café; the first public meeting of the Tribeca Alliance; Casey Neistat tests rocket shoes and takes on the Harley-Davidson dealership; comparing 3 and 4 World Trade Center; first look at what might be included at Trinity Church's new FiDi tower.
Plus: Taqueria chain coming to 4 World Trade Center; new rules for construction cranes; intrigue in the world of Da Mikele; Pearl River Mart to get a brief reprieve; cake-frosting tips; Sheldon Silver cronies decide who's running for his seat. / 4 comments
Plus: This weekend's storm could bring serious flooding; robbery at knifepoint at Church Street bodega; Houseman review; Governors Island pavilion to be made from clothes hangers; not enough light at Bowling Green; 1 Wall conversion gets OKed by Landmarks.
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