Read about Bâtard in the Tribeca Citizen Restaurant Guide.
The restaurant from Chip Smith and Tina Vaughn, of the restaurant The Simone on the Upper East Side, have opened in the former Bâtard/Montrachet space.
The restaurant from husband-and-wife team Chip Smith and Tina Vaughn looks like it will have a late September opening. / 3 comments
The restaurant from husband-and-wife team Chip Smith and Tina Vaughn will take over the space that was run for 38 years by Drew Nieporent. / 17 comments
...And reflects on 38 years in Tribeca. Tonight marks the end of an era. / 11 comments
Plus a Mueller prosecutor buys a condo on N. Moore; a suit against the conversion of 55 Broad; congestion pricing is one step closer.
Drew Nieporent and his restaurant group have operated a Michelin-starred restaurant out of that location since 1985, evolving with different chefs over the decades. / 10 comments
Plus a panel discussion on pay equity; Bklyn Clay is open on West Street; Batard is staying the course.
Plus an overview on coastal resiliency plans; Vuori coming to Soho, Bâtard makes the Guinness Book of World Records. / 2 comments
Plus an Easter brunch change-up (for next time); lunch with Rocco DiSpirito; Anthropologie store flooded. / 3 comments
The Nieporents' first Tribeca restaurant -- opened 36 years ago -- will be back this week; Tribeca Grill opened last week and is adding a more robust sidewalk scene. / 2 comments
Plus the saga continues at 1 Harrison; two local somms open a wine store uptown; hotels as homeless shelters across the city. / 3 comments
Plus three neighborhood chefs get rising star awards; Spectrum has a new store on Chambers; a reminder about restaurant gift cards.
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