The "modern Korean" restaurant in the former Chanterelle space is open. The food is exquisitely subtle; the price point is bold.
Plus: Richard Serra buys another floor in his building; small businesses still struggling from 9/11; Jung Sik photos.
Now taking reservations. Plus: More on 396 Broadway; Damon Dash's thrift shop; 9/11 Memorial subway signs. / 1 comment
Plus: Inside Jung Sik; $27.5 million penthouse; hand-holding recap; "Contagion" writer.
Plus: Stuyvesant vigil OKed; marriage proposal at Diner en Blanc; 195 Hudson loft sale; more info on Jung Sik, Kutsher's Tribeca, and Atera; nursery robbed; predictions about downtown in 2021. / 1 comment
Even if you've closely read every post in the past year, you'll still learn something—such as the fact that yet ANOTHER nail salon is on its way. UPDATE 8/15: The interior designer moving into a Hudson storefront.
With video of their surprised kids. Plus: Updates on conveyor-belt sushi and haute Korean restaurants coming soon; Whole Foods' anniversary party; RHX says it's closing; a bench. / 1 comment
Plus: Why Pier 25 was closed during the fireworks show; Asphalt Green Battery Park City; Jung Sik; Tiny's treat; Liev Schreiber update. / 1 comment
Plus: Jung Sik opening nears; jewelry event; 9/11 translators needed; a morning jam.
What was discussed: Converting the NYPD horse stables to a WTC command center (fie!); banning most left turns off Canal Street; the Bogardus Triangle clocktower; liquor license for Jung Sik; street closures for Duane Park events; counterfeit-goods legislation. / 8 comments
Closing or moving. Plus: New restaurant coming to 54-56 Franklin; "Something Borrowed" filmed locally; "Glee" mention; Tribeca Grand bikes; anyone know a good building managing agent? UPDATE: Dean's closed, but hopefully reopening soon.
Found the article with that quote. https://www.amny.com/news/fashions-private-eye-targets-canal-st-s-counterfeit-bags/ The article dates back to 2008, and yet no progress has been made... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
Good point. I remember there was an old interview when the interviewer asked one of the junk buyers, "Did you... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
It's pretty easy to prove theses are illegal goods, when was the last time you saw a Louis Vuitton or... — S / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
The headline says "few" but I haven't seen any others. Are there? — mulciber / What’s to do about the few remaining illegal smoke shops?
Maybe it should be illegal to buy the goods. Of course, it's difficult to prove that a buyer knew they... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
Would love to help. Honest question. What can we do? — Randy / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
"Zero tolerance" is right. That requires consistent enforcement: Every time police see this happening, seize the goods, fine the vendor.... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?