The restaurant is being replaced by Takeshi Sushi, which promises an "omakase experience."
Plus: Starbucks and Vitamin Shoppe look likely to open sooner than expected; Frenchette menu with prices; more on Ato restaurant's tea room and shop; opera at the Flea; Bortolami gallery show. / 1 comment
Plus: Chambers Street buildings looking fine; A Tea Room by Ato opening just above Canal; Motortown All-Stars concert; that Staten Island Ferry was likely testing Midtown routes; Greenwich Street cobblestone mess.
Plus: An endorsement of Christopher Marte; thefts, including one at gunpoint; rave review for Ato restaurant; Spring Studios to become Fashion Week hub; artist Rosalyn Drexler. / 5 comments
At the new 14-seat restaurant on Grand Street, the food combines the clarity of Japanese flavors with French richness.
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