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The plans that a neighbor had dug up were old, and they had been withdrawn.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
Seppe is quite good. And the wait staff is super nice. — Dee / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
None of these new places are sit with friends type of places. They are all grab and go. I don’t... — Dee / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
To the Olio e Piu owners, sincerely: please do not blight this location with fake flowers. We will welcome you... — Cw / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Seeing as Starbucks and other chains tried and failed to replace the bagel place, that is a reasonable hypothesis. — James Bogardus / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
I think the bagel place is replacing Starbucks and other coffee chains as a place to grab coffee and a... — Amy G. / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
Lynda I signed up for the 5/17 class. I'll see you then!!! Here is the link to sign up if... — HB / Massive underground spa and meditation space coming to Broadway and White
Lynda I signed up for the 5/17 class. I'll see you then!!! — HB / Massive underground spa and meditation space coming to Broadway and White