Plus: Some of Independence Plaza's sidewalk shed was taken down; powerful photo of a homeless person in Tribeca; peeking inside Poke Green; Beach Street building construction. / 2 comments
Plus: The delay of Maharishi; more Amazon at Whole Foods; Pier 17's colored light show; Instacart is now at Best Market; P.S. 150's rummage sale; Paris Baguette is open. / 23 comments
I keep a journal of amusing interactions—akin to the New York Times’s “Metropolitan Diary,” but less fit for print. / 9 comments
Plus: Two new shops on Crosby; deli confirmed at Greenwich and Spring; weekday brunch at Houseman; no plans for former Happy Mailman space; café on Lafayette; "Law & Order: SVU" returns yet again. / 2 comments
He waits for parents to become distracted. / 12 comments
Plus: The "resurrection" of Greenwich Street and the last remaining World Trade Center battle; supermarket elegy; Staten Island Ferry hoax. / 5 comments
Plus: Battery Park City cinema getting recliner seats; video from inside the Kanye West pop-up; a peek from inside the Beekman hotel; helping the homeless woman outside Best Market. / 15 comments
Plus: Etsy merchandise at Whole Foods; Independence Plaza North sidewalk construction; Baron Von Fancy-ish signage at Best Market; "slow" sign outside the Dietz Lantern building. / 3 comments
Plus: Best Market's sidewalk signs; Lloyd Cole in concert; Battery Dance at the Schimmel Center; Danish design exhibit. / 6 comments
A restaurant buyout means reserving an entire dining space exclusively for your event, with no regular service. — James Bogardus / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
In the description it states "no buyout"..is that the same as no Take Out??? — John / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
Seppe is quite good. And the wait staff is super nice. — Dee / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
None of these new places are sit with friends type of places. They are all grab and go. I don’t... — Dee / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
To the Olio e Piu owners, sincerely: please do not blight this location with fake flowers. We will welcome you... — Cw / Mr Chow is indeed closing
This is terrible news! Such a shame! — Alex / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Such a wonderful, wonderful event for both schools! (And an amazing way to taste all the restaurants in the neighborhood.)... — Tessa S / Taste of Tribeca will be May 16 on Duane Park