After weathering a fire, a pandemic and a flood (in that order), a former Gracie Mansion chef is cooking dinners to go in the former Baked space. / 9 comments
Ed Koch's former chef at Gracie is opening his first brick-and-mortar at 279 Church, and will be ready in about three weeks. / 4 comments
Ed Koch's former chef at Gracie -- Mitchel London -- will open (with partners) a new French diner at the former Baked space, on Church at White.
This is real blow to the neighborhood, and to anyone with a well-informed sweet tooth. / 13 comments
Plus: Asphalt Green pools to be closed for three weeks; floats on sale at Balloon Saloon; Maharishi says it's opening soon; new gallery in Northwest Tribeca; Broadway storefront activity. / 1 comment
For the person who has everything: booze, sweets, flowers, spa treatments, fitness classes, new experiences, and branded merchandise. / 1 comment
Back by popular demand: An updated roundup of happy hour deals. Take off early and have a drink and some nibblybits at one of your favorite neighborhood establishments. / 1 comment
It’s been more than two years since I gathered together a bunch of things I can heartily recommend. Let the good vibes roll…. / 9 comments
Sprudge, a website about coffee, has inspired cafés across the country to donate a percentage of proceeds this weekend (starting today) to the American Civil Liberties Union. A bunch of local cafés are onboard.
Plus: Iggy Pop nudes now on view; New York Times reviews Paowalla; more thefts in the area; Fulton Street hotel to be Marriott's Moxy brand; dreaming of Michelle Obama. / 1 comment
Plus: Free extra shots for a day at La Colombe; Urban Archaeology opening forecast; Franklin Street residential conversion; Daniel Squadron's town hall; Washington Market Park butterfly garden. / 12 comments
Plus: Warm pretzels with mustard; the private dog run on Warren; 1st Precinct Community Council meeting; a martial-arts studio has moved; the River Project's "Release of the Fishes."
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