His career shaped modern American dining in the broadest sense, but his impact was also local: for Tribeca and its development as a neighborhood, it cannot be overestimated. / 11 comments
...And reflects on 38 years in Tribeca. Tonight marks the end of an era. / 11 comments
Plus an Easter brunch change-up (for next time); lunch with Rocco DiSpirito; Anthropologie store flooded. / 3 comments
The Michelin-starred restaurant reopened on the sidewalk this weekend, and is serving a diverse and elegant menu, casual style, Tuesdays through Saturdays.
The restaurant, which has been in Tribeca for 30 years, will reopen once they know they can not just pay the rent but celebrate all that dining out means to customers and owners. / 3 comments
Plus: The new Franklin Street mural is an ad; the former Ichimura has changed names again; the inside of St. Nicholas National Shrine; candidate Aaron Foldenauer; "reimagining education" at Portfolio School; restaurateur Drew Nieporent.
Plus: Body pulled from river turned out to be alive; more on the World Trade Center Greenmarket; NYPD investigating intimidation of placard watchdog; gallery gimmick; smooth Drew Nieporent.
Plus: Woman fights off attacker at subway station; inadvertent time capsule from 1976; the food at Bâtard.
Plus: A rash of break-ins; 4 a.m. liquor license for Pier A; some affordable housing on Hudson. / 2 comments
Plus: Break-in at jewelry store; restaurateur who was the Ivory Snow baby; 288 West analysis.
It'll be less fussy, but then it would almost have to be, wouldn't it? / 1 comment
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