Read about Donzella in the Tribeca Citizen Shopping Guide.
Plus: Shopping review of 10 Corso Como; local thefts; the history of a Franklin Street building; efforts to complete the Manhattan Greenway.
Plus: Dean & DeLuca is pulling out of its FiDi plans; Chambers Street building sold; metalwork on view at Donzella. / 10 comments
Plus: Battery Park City doorman sues building over being asked to work a long shift after dealing with two dead people; antiques dealers vs. 1stdibs; Michael Connolly honored.
"It all grew out of an untrained passion," says Paul Donzella, whose store on White Street is a temple of post-war design. "I’ve been doing this for over 20 years and I never don’t look forward to coming to work." / 1 comment
The most notable feature is the giant retractable skylight, which turns a mezzanine terrarium into a recessed terrace. But the details are just as memorable, and much of the decor was sourced locally. / 3 comments
Having stopped by each and every store in Tribeca over the past few weeks, I can say with authority—and a bit of pride—that there's something here for everyone. / 2 comments
Hot stuff at OLighting, Karkula, trans.LUXE, Donzella, Steven Sclaroff, and the Liddabit Sweets/McClure's Pickles pop-up.
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?
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Maybe it should be illegal to buy the goods. Of course, it's difficult to prove that a buyer knew they... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
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?
What should be done is that the laws on vendors should be enforced. Do the vendors have a permit? Are... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
Stinks all the time there, not just in mornings. It's vile. Is it from the vendors? Also that area around... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?