A chef from the acclaimed Sushi Saito in Tokyo will take over the reins when 69 Leonard reopens later this spring. / 2 comments
Plus: Signage at the Ichimura sushi restaurant; the new "cast-iron inversion" building on Walker; Cortlandt Alley sidewalk issues; Teardrop Park codger. / 3 comments
Sushi chef Eiji Ichimura is leaving the Bouley empire and striking out on his own; Sole di Capri had big aspirations for a sidewalk cafe; David Bouley showed up to talk about Bouley Botanical; a bar we'll be hearing about next month.
Plus: Jewelry boutique has second thoughts about opening here; romantic comedy shoot; ugly benches for the Broadway bus bulb; fiery Franklin façade. / 1 comment
Also on Community Board 1's June agendas: Duane Street eviction and demolition; Pier 26 update; closing part of Peck Slip to traffic; new Park Row tower; the neverending film/TV/ad shoots; Barleycorn liquor license change; more.
A Tribecan has plans for the space that was most recently Gallery 69. / 9 comments
Plus: 1 World Trade Center observatory getting close to opening; longtime Tribeca artists' lofts; Salvatore Ferragano opens tomorrow at Brookfield Place; Park51 aggravates another landlord. / 1 comment
Courtesy of StreetEasy, these are the properties whose sales were "recorded" by the city in the past seven days (ending 01/26/13).
Last I checked Masa is now $950 per person. When is the $450 pricing from? The same group also did... — H / The neighborhood gains another Michelin star
I like this place because every time I walk by I get a laugh. On the front window it says... — George Bacon / Catching Up with New Kids: Nofar Method
Yeah Denny!! It’s always consistently good with great service. Good for date-night!!! — Mark / The neighborhood gains another Michelin star
I love how when someone complains about crime getting terrible you have a quasi commenter saying move out. Ok, I... — Sandra / 7-Eleven clerks take matters into their own hands
Will also agree with the above sentiment. I can even get $200 or $250 per person for a special occasion... — Michael D / The neighborhood gains another Michelin star
The Odeon, hands down the restaurant with the best food, best prices and best people watching. Never a bad meal... — Denny / The neighborhood gains another Michelin star
Good to know there are others who feel the same way. Tribeca has long lost its soul and turned into... — R. / The neighborhood gains another Michelin star