The bar in the Smyth hotel is large and comfortable, with lots of nooks for conversation with a mid-century vibe.
John McDonald of Lure Fishbar will refashion the space as a tavern, and come fall will also reimagine the Evening Bar on the south side of the hotel.
Plus: The Baked gentlemen on the "Today" show; the Battery Park City Authority's attempt at communication; rumored Bowery Meat Company spinoff in the Seaport; Peck Slip School parents oppose free breakfast for kids; Trinity Church art installation. / 2 comments
Plus: Stuyvesant alumni vigil still unapproved; the back story on 5 Franklin Place; new restaurant "between Soho and Tribeca"?; Twin Towers montage; rooftop party; Tribeca Green.
Blame those in charge, including our mayor. Mamdani pledged support for NYC street vendors. Now they’re facing a crackdown. https://gothamist.com/news/mamdani-pledged-support-for-nyc-street-vendors-now-theyre-facing-a-crackdown... — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
UN report on counterfeiting and organized crime: https://www.unodc.org/toc/en/crimes/counterfeit-goods.html — Marcus / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
Society has lost its mind letting people walk around outdoors with masks on as if it's not obviously insanely suspicious.... — person / Carjacking on North Moore has a happy ending…
I'm okay with extra reinforcing, recalling what happened at Pfizer's residential conversion on 42nd Street. Demolition could have been dusty... — Gary / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church
I am curious how they came to the decision to rehabilitate the existing structure rather than just tear it down.... — Reademan / Construction Update: 100 Franklin / 250 Church
There is widespread agreement that the illegal Canal vendors are destroying the quality of life for local residents because they... — lowrider / In the News: More on the counterfeit vendors of Canal Street
Well said! — Robert Ripps / Demolition should start soon on the Tribeca Pharmacy building