Danny Meyer's Manhatta, on the 60th floor of 28 Liberty, is taking reservations for dinner. Get the first look at the menu, which is a $78, three-course prix fixe (but at least that includes the gratuity). / 6 comments
Last night was a preview of the Danny Meyer restaurant (Manhatta) and event space (Bay Room) on the 60th floor of 28 Liberty. The opening should happen in the next month. / 5 comments
Plus: Cuomo proposes a plastic-bag ban a year later; neat old photo of Magoos bar; Governors Island to stay open late on Fridays; bus overhaul; Brookfield Place drill this afternoon. / 3 comments
There has been a lot of depressing news in the past year, and we likely haven’t heard the last of it, so let’s focus on the positive (for one post, anyway). Here are 34 things to look forward to in Lower Manhattan.
Plus: J. Crew's Mickey Drexler chops loft price by $15 million; Jacques Torres opening a chocolate museum at his store; graphic designer Rodrigo Corral; Tamarind's no-kids-under-eight policy; school tax proposed on real estate developments.
Plus: Where By Chloe and Scotch & Soda will be in the Seaport; woman dragged by would-be bag-snatcher; Governors Island wants to create a plaza in front of the Battery Maritime Building; man slashed on subway.
The word from FiDi Fan Page is that restaurateur Danny Meyer is close to signing on for a restaurant high up in 28 Liberty—to go along with the event space he has already agreed to run elsewhere in the building.
Plus: A thorough explanation of the new FiDi school; must-read article on W. Broadway history; "Luminaries" installation extended; Flinders Lane opening forecast; Danny Meyer in talks to run FiDi event space; pick-up service for unwanted clothing. / 4 comments
Plus: Bikram Yoga NYC details; 443 Greenwich interior renderings; Le Restaurant chef Ryan Tate's new gig; CFDA pop-up at the World Trade Center; the 9/11 Memorial plaza hours; Soho bar.
Plus: Theory at Brookfield Place; artist Jane Dickson; no Danny Meyer at Pier 26; the National Archives; Bavaria Beerhaus to open in FiDi; BMCC renews at Greenwich location.
Plus: Michelin Bib Gourmand awards; 1 World Trade Center observation deck contenders; school shortage; statue finds home; hospital fined.
The new All'Antico Vinaio space was actually home to Sauce Pizzeria :) Sauce replaced Skinny — Emily H / Seen & Heard: New to the malls
I think it's really a government benefit that is managed by the employer more than something the employer provides (sadly,... — MAVC / Google has a new headquarters in Hudson Square
I am so happy to have known Keith-such a wonderful asset to our community. my condolences to the entire Haber... — madeline c lanciani / Longtime Tribecan Keith Haber dies at 71
The City requires employers with more than 20 employees to include the transit tax benefit with payroll. https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/about/commuter-benefits-employers.page — Rob / Google has a new headquarters in Hudson Square
Petrasino's was an amazing place and reminds me of all that has vanished in the "new" Tribeca! — Sz P / Longtime Tribecan Keith Haber dies at 71
Incidentally, the bacon at American Cut is delicious. Grilled with onion. — J / Seen & Heard: Donate your old bike to Stuy
Wow. Can’t believe it’s been 31 years since the first attack. Almost as much as I still can’t believe the... — Anthony / Seen & Heard: Donate your old bike to Stuy