The polls are closed, the results have been tabulated, and—thanks again to everyone who voted—the rejoicing can begin. / 1 comment
Plus: The supermarket's final day; the Christmas tree stand on Greenwich is setting up; Tribeca in "Jessica Jones"; Friends of Washington Market Park's Christmas celebration; how to buy a plaque on a Tribeca park bench. / 8 comments
Yelp users have posted general interior shots of Best Market and Best Yet Market stores in Harlem, Queens, and Long Island. They give us an idea of what's in store, so to speak, for the soon-to-be-former Food Emporium on Greenwich Street. / 18 comments
The judge handling A&P's bankruptcy just needs to approve the sale. / 19 comments
Plus: Brookfield Place stragglers; Canstruction event starts this week; Housing Works Thrift Shop wish list; black-and-white art exhibit; "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23." / 1 comment
It's not looking great for either company. Food Emporium will close the Tribeca store in weeks if it can't work out a deal with another chain, while Fairway is floundering. / 16 comments
Given the empty shelves, you can be forgiven for thinking that the Food Emporium on Greenwich Street is closing imminently. It might indeed be closing, but the process is not quite as simple as turning out the lights and moving on. / 4 comments
Plus: More of the tip of 56 Leonard is exposed; Houseman now serving weekday lunch; Whole Foods coupon; cops vs. cyclists on Varick; Broadway store appears to be closing; Grandaisy Caprese; Cosmopolitan Hotel's paint job. / 3 comments
Plus: Gran Morsi starts serving lunch tomorrow (and redid its private room); Food Emporium hasn't closed yet; Bar Hugo's roof decks; ceramic sculptures.
Plus: Shelves are emptying out at the Food Emporium; 56 Leonard's spiral staircase; "Daredevil" and "The Character" to shoot here; the Cosmopolitan Hotel is changing color. / 2 comments
The word on the street is that it could be done by the end of the month. / 52 comments
Plus: Free table tennis; another Ricky's store; new date for Jack's Stir Brew Coffee; cronuts at the Food Emporium.
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