"We wanted it to be open, bright, clean, and contemporary," said Reade Street Prep founder Ilysa Winick. And fun, I'd add—with what might be the cutest kids' restroom stalls ever. Plus: An Exerblast element. / 2 comments
Plus: Fiddling with W. Broadway traffic light; Shensai Parsi New Year dinner; 376 Broadway mystery; Hotel Particulier event.
Plus: Shinola opening date; 56 Walker on the market as single-family residence; price hike at 56 Leonard penthouse; eXerBlast lives on at Reade Street Prep; Smyth hearing postponed.
That's what people are saying. Plus: Kids' activity ExerBlast said to be moving; presale tickets for the Fun. concert on Pier 26; Bubby's waiter; 1 York sale. / 2 comments
And the winners are.... Plus: Donald Antrim short story; ship returns to Seaport; Yankee Clipper [still] closed. / 2 comments
Plus: Shake Shack "C-line"; White & Church; Dis Respectacles; Stuart Elster's drawings; sports bar; ExerBlast deal; Tribeca Furniture Outlet. / 2 comments
When you enter the new family-fitness facility ExerBlast, you're journeying to the planet Botania, where the local plant people need your help. "Rather than controlling Mario, you are Mario," explains co-founder and chief fun officer Kate Gyllenhaal. / 8 comments
Plus: New pediatrics office; SoulCycle gets hitched; eXerBlast opening date; Sixpoint comes to Tribeca; Fulton Stall Market lineup of vendors; free concerts.
The longest days of the year can get really, really long if you have a bored child hanging around. Keep 'em occupied—and happy!—with these excellent neighborhood options. / Sponsored
The Tribeca Family Festival is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This year, the organizers are bringing local businesses back up into the mix—here's what to expect from many of them. And before you go, print this PDF of the map and schedule of events. / 1 comment
A look at the new shops, restaurants, and services coming to the streets below Franklin—including fresh updates on Sarabeth's (delayed again), Prime Essentials, and Jung Sik. UPDATE 3/29: Added photo of Brushstroke sign. UPDATE 3/31: Brushstroke opening date.
Plus: Japan earthquake relief cookies and event; eXerBlast video; Blaue Gans's outdoor seating.
The headline says "few" but I haven't seen any others. Are there? — mulciber / What’s to do about the few remaining illegal smoke shops?
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?
The only reason I would approve of Chris Marte leaving the City Council would be if he became Mayor. — George Bacon / Candidates are lining up for City Council elections