Plus: Mafioso co-author; South End car crackdown; Shaun Hergatt officially leaves; Karkula in the country. / 1 comment
Plus: fancy food at P.S. 150; man gets stuck in trash compactor; arguing over the 9/11 Memorial; theater at the Smyth; Gateway Plaza pool.
Plus: Occupy Wall Street overreaction; FiDi non-chain resto; BPC kindergarteners might be headed to Chinatown; jogger in the drink; Collect Pond House puzzle; Gateway Place confab.
Plus: Gateway Plaza upgrades; J&R Jr. opens; pavilion construction starts at WFC; "military-grade technology" for security at WTC; 56 Walker on the market; Watts loft-sale dissection.
Or just a late-summer clean-up? Plus: BPC gym to turn resident-only; work for Nicola Formichetti or as an herb chef; menu shift at TriBeCafe.
Lior Schapiro talks about how life here is different than in Israel, where he grew up: "I did my military service in Gaza. Central Park at night is nothing." It’s the fifth Q&A in Anojja Shah’s “I → NY” series.
Nonna Dora’s is very special. I don’t think I’ve had better pasta anywhere else in NYC. Exquisitely prepared with just... — SW / Catching Up With New Kids: Nonna Dora’s
Happy to lend our gallery space if useful for any of the groups. — Hal Bromm / Four schools stranded after building accident on Broadway
Olio e Piu is in a phase of frantic expansion. That almost always ends badly. — J / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Nonna Dora's is such a lovely addition to the neighborhood and we go there often, both with family and friends.... — TM / Catching Up With New Kids: Nonna Dora’s
Love it! So glad to have in the hood. The food is great. Decor is funky interesting. And Nicola is... — Amy S / Catching Up With New Kids: Nonna Dora’s
The role Olio e Piu will play in diverting the B+T diners from Locanda Verde is the most exciting part... — P / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Downtown dance Factory has been amazing with their ability to pivot so quickly, find alternate rehearsal spaces, and ensure that... — Natalie / Four schools stranded after building accident on Broadway