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."
Speaking of theft, I saw a report in the Post yesterday that the TD bank at Chambers and Greenwich was... — Lisa / Garbage can swiped from residential building on Chambers
Ridiculous. I'm at Mudville all the time, and seeing this type of stuff scares me. — Jack Gaff / Garbage can swiped from residential building on Chambers
Marcus, I think what this candidate was saying that rather than going after the guys selling the counterfeit goods again... — SW / City Council Primary 2025: Jess Coleman
The outside classes in Rockefeller Park taught by Carlos aren't under the Asphalt Green umbrella and are open to everyone... — N / Nosy Neighbor: Can you take classes at Asphalt Green if you are not a member?
Just a reminder that there is a comment policy, and I am starting to enforce it more carefully. No fake... — Tribeca Citizen / City Council Primary 2025: Jess Coleman
As for reforming the outdoor dining, I still recommend a different solution, as I have in the past on this... — Marcus / City Council Primary 2025: Jess Coleman
I agree with much of what Mr. Coleman says, but this suggests a weak approach to crime, which is not... — Marcus / City Council Primary 2025: Jess Coleman