The big question is whether the new restaurant has any affiliation with the Empire Diner in Chelsea, notably resurrected by chef Amanda Freitag and partners in 2014 (but lasting just under two years).
Plus: Sixth Avenue's permanent sidewalk café; where the criminal summons court is ending up; Hudson loft analysis; another Merchants restaurant; girls' softball team gets funding.
And a worrisome precedent has been set. / 15 comments
The plans that a neighbor had dug up were old, and they had been withdrawn. The new design calls for no rooftop seating. / 1 comment
What the owner has neglected to mention to CB1 or neighbors: The plans include outdoor seating on the roof. And live performance on the ground floor. (NOTE: THIS POST HAS BEEN CORRECTED)
Discussed: The Chinese restaurant at the Capsouto Frères space. Liquor at Anotheroom. Coffee and liquor at Maslow 6 Wine Bar (with RBC's Cora Lambert involved). Margaritas at the Bigger Place (which is getting a new name). A 24-hour diner across from Tribeca Grand. And more. / 2 comments
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