"The business model for boutique gyms has been shaken up by a rapidly growing web based membership program," emailed founder Winston Fisher. / 13 comments
Don't go to Drill's first outpost, at Church and Warren, expecting not to sweat. When people ask what the gimmick is, founder Winston Fisher's answer is always the same: "Hard work!" / 1 comment
Plus: Free classes at Drill Fitness; TD Bank mural; Tribeca Watch Repair relocates; landmark Canal townhouse refurbished; 460 Washington's brick façade; Brooklyn Bridge closure; subway poles. / 3 comments
But for how long? (Update: No bells today.) Plus: A better pic of 1 World Trade Center's base lit up; teddy bear sculpture extended; Greenwich façade unveiled; Drill Fitness opening date; Italian dinner party. / 6 comments
A rundown of the restaurants, shops, fitness studios, and more expected to open in greater Tribeca—with new updates on Gourmet Garage, Parm, Añejo, Dojo Tribeca, Juice Press, and more. / 4 comments
A forthcoming fitness studio in Tribeca looks like it wants to go up against SoulCycle, Flywheel, Barry's Bootcamp, and CrossFit.
The Gothamist article about compass is very dumb. StreetEasy charges agents to post listings there, so it’s not as if... — Matt / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
You're better off reading about why the counterfeit vendors persist. https://www.city-journal.org/article/canal-street-fake-counterfeit-bags-vendors — James Bogardus / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
The Canal Street article is behind the NY Times paywall, so I could not read it. But in the flash... — Marcus / In the News: Strolling Canal Street
With all the hoopla over the renewed Carnegie Deli - I'm sorry it's not them!! — Bec / Update: Carnegie Diner at 200 Chambers
Based on recent openings in the neighborhood, it seems the fad has moved from cookies to savory carbs like bagels... — N / Chip City has closed permanently
The Reade St commercial parking is probably an artifact of over 20 years ago when there was plenty of commercial... — N / In the News: Hunting down parking placard abuses
Yes, and the vagrants on Canal Street need to go, too. — James / Seen & Heard: Wayfinding for a counterfeit bazaar