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
NYC needs as much new housing as possible, both market rate and affordable. This should be built asap. The location... — Thomas Hagen / Developers propose a 900-foot tower for Independence Plaza
This is an evergreen sentiment. — malcolm / The new rules for curbside and sidewalk dining
Yes, that's the spirit! — Marcus / The new rules for curbside and sidewalk dining
I blame Robert Moses — Bradford / The new rules for curbside and sidewalk dining
I walked Paros when it was at capacity and bustling. Outside there was no noise. Locanda Verde is so loud... — B / Neighbors fight restaurant proposal for Laight and Washington
Hello B: You speak of being negligent to the community and selfish. The applicant proposes 1am close time 6 days... — JT / Neighbors fight restaurant proposal for Laight and Washington
I love the rendering of the new Greenwich street view. But a 900ft tower?! No. Why? Absolutely awful idea. Would... — KM / Developers propose a 900-foot tower for Independence Plaza