Sushi chef Eiji Ichimura is leaving the Bouley empire and striking out on his own; Sole di Capri had big aspirations for a sidewalk cafe; David Bouley showed up to talk about Bouley Botanical; a bar we'll be hearing about next month.
Plus: Jewelry boutique has second thoughts about opening here; romantic comedy shoot; ugly benches for the Broadway bus bulb; fiery Franklin façade. / 1 comment
Also on Community Board 1's June agendas: Duane Street eviction and demolition; Pier 26 update; closing part of Peck Slip to traffic; new Park Row tower; the neverending film/TV/ad shoots; Barleycorn liquor license change; more.
A Tribecan has plans for the space that was most recently Gallery 69. / 9 comments
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