Plus a round-up of drinking al fresco; the Wonder gets a feature in Forbes; Come Back Daily expands uptown; Brookfield open spaces getting rehabbed; FaceXercise goes east.
Plus: Another alfresco film series; mini-movies to sell real estate; vestigial sign for Temple Street; the Mudd Club Rummage Sale; writers discuss "Writing About Love." / 1 comment
Plus: Changes to the restaurant and rooftop bar at the Hotel Hugo; Skin Laundry's opening date; "security blanket" art exhibit.
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.
The rooftop bar is a fantastic spot to take a group—there are nooks aplenty—or anyone who enjoys admiring the city's skyline. / 1 comment
What good is sitting around in your loft? Go out and have fun—here are the places planning to be open tonight, tomorrow, or both. NOTE: UPDATES APLENTY FOR TUESDAY! / 22 comments
Plus: Hotel Hugo's rooftop bar; Whole Foods Tribeca has a taqueria; the pyramid atop a new building on Beekman; smoking cloves at Washington Market Tavern. / 8 comments
The terrace is spectacular, among the best outdoor dining downtown. But can the food live up to the yachty decor and grand ambitions? / 2 comments
Just north of Canal is a new 18-story hotel with a nautical feel, a sexy Italian restaurant, and—soon—a bar on the top floor. / 1 comment
Two blocks, anyway. Plus: New Italian restaurant open; condo sales office taking Warren Street space; "Circus Incognitus" coming to town; film about swimmers who defied Hitler. / 6 comments
Plus: No construction at Chambers and W. Broadway; Hotel Hugo's façade and the name of its Italian restaurant; two TV shows (including a Batman-ish one) shooting here; Art in General installation.
Plus: Bridal designer closes up shop; "awful" noise from Hotel Hugo on Greenwich; progress at Racines NY; new street signage; Sterling Mason update. / 2 comments
Ethical behavior isn't at all foolish, and is nonpartisan. — DGI / Borough president proposes tearing down FDR drive in Fidi
Your idea to return light rail to the streets is an excellent one. Travel to cities in Europe and Asia... — DGI / Borough president proposes tearing down FDR drive in Fidi
Excellent news! Any idea on opening date? — Marcus / Eataly coming soon to Soho
$31 for tomato and mozzarella starter... $51 for chicken parm... seems pretty aggressive. — DH / Il Mulino is now Il Giglio
I agree with Carolina. Maybe they are trying to cross-sell customer bases or save money on rent? Whatever it is,... — Tribeca Dad / Wei West and Friedman’s will collaborate
They want to be kid friendly? The prices are extremely high $51 for a chicken breast? $21 for an salads... — Carolyn / Il Mulino is now Il Giglio
Great news, and lovely space for an Eately! Fingers crossed that a similar small-format market will open in the new... — Reader on Reade / Eataly coming soon to Soho