A born and raised downtown kid, he started his career as a 14-year-old apprentice to David Bouley and went on to work for every great chef of that generation before opening his own celebrated restaurants. / 1 comment
Plus Crown Shy at the US Open; Duane Park party on Sept. 10; Chabad of Tribeca "Rock the Block" party on Greenwich.
Plus the viewiest spot in the 1st Precinct; oysters and champagne on the sidewalk; Real Pilates adds a BK location.
Plus Alex Edelman throws pots at BKLYN Clay; an exit interview with the Soho Rep. artistic director; a story out of Brooklyn with a Tribeca connection. / 2 comments
Plus City of Water Day is this weekend; an Indian takeover at Crown Shy; Hall des Lumieres opens in September.
The team has taken four floors at the top of the building for a chef-driven fine dining restaurant, two floors of private dining, and a cocktail bar with a wraparound terrace.
Plus a benefit for Church Street School; brunch returns at Crown Shy; Citi Bikes return on Laight.
Marc Forgione is reopening; Tribeca's Kitchen will unveil its new interior; Matthew Benedict at Alexander and Bonin; Church Street School's fundraiser goes virtual; Crown Shy opens March 1.
Presented by the Downtown Alliance and hosted by award-winning chef and author Rocco DiSpirito, the free series features top Lower Manhattan chefs to support the Downtown restaurant community. / Sponsored
Curbside is getting cozier with more and more private booths coming online on the street. / 1 comment
A box of treats from the pastry chef at Crown Shy; Tiffany's where it all started; Seaport openings this fall.
Crown Shy serving on Pine; Brookfield has Seamore's, Tartinery and Liberty Bistro; La Garconne is open; Dragon Horn Tea is back; and Amish has been open and serving all along. / 5 comments
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