Plus: Chef Paul Liebrandt extends his stay at Racines; another visit to the BNY Mellon lobby; 30 Warren's curtain wall; Burger N Grill closed by Health Department; new shows at Sapar Contemporary and Soho Photo. / 1 comment
Plus: Blue Park Kitchen is opening at 70 Pine; summoning the ghost of Pakistan Tea House; Burger N Grill and Papa Kitchen appear to be related; a building with dead plants and permanent pylons.
Plus: Unappetizing photos at delis and bodegas; history of a Canal Street building. / 1 comment
Plus: Gateway Plaza residents protest doorman decision; Burger N Grill review; more poke restaurants; interview with a Patron of the New founder; Salvatore Ferragamo designer has a place in Tribeca; FiDi affordable housing lottery. / 1 comment
The folks behind tiny, popular Lahore Deli on Crosby Street have opened a restaurant in the old Pakistan Tea House space. Despite the name, the food tilts heavily toward Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh. / 1 comment
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Good point. I remember there was an old interview when the interviewer asked one of the junk buyers, "Did you... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
It's pretty easy to prove theses are illegal goods, when was the last time you saw a Louis Vuitton or... — S / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
The headline says "few" but I haven't seen any others. Are there? — mulciber / What’s to do about the few remaining illegal smoke shops?
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Would love to help. Honest question. What can we do? — Randy / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
"Zero tolerance" is right. That requires consistent enforcement: Every time police see this happening, seize the goods, fine the vendor.... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?