"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.
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