Plus: A Tribe Called Quest at the Square Diner in 1993; another vacate order; Robert Janz animal sculptures; meeting of the Financial District Neighborhood Association; "Atel" shoot tomorrow. / 2 comments
Plus: Citi has started chopping down the trees in its plaza; former pro basketball players are running a winter clinic for kids; Tribeca Meet & Greet is Wednesday; Regent Cocktail Club appears not to be happening in the former Naked Lunch space; a night of pole dancing and poetry.
Plus: Artists camping on Broadway; pricing and food at iPic Seaport cinema; DOH visit to Taste of the Seaport; Pier A public seating; new American Cuts; Marc Murphy opens in Tampa; "Laguna Beach" star moving here; new FiDi fitness roundup; thumbprint carpets.
Plus: Motorcycle rentals in Tribeca; change of plans at the W Hotel's restaurant; sign of progress at N. Moore conversion; Muse Paintbar opening soon; Papyrus puts up signage; Dark Horse storefront. / 4 comments
Plus: Elevator robbery; Tribeca on "Departures" magazine cover; fashion shows at Spring Studios; Naked Lunch to be replaced by Miami bar; Skylofts apartment.
Marc Forgione's new steakhouse walks a fine line: It has enough of his creativity to be interesting, but not so much that it'll scare the kind of people who like steakhouses. / 5 comments
Plus: Plaque to honor landmarking pioneer; Gelato Ti Amo; restaurant lawsuit.
There are two letters on the door: one from Trattoria Cinque owner Russell Bellanca, and one offering a glimpse of what to expect from American Cut, the Marc Forgione steakhouse coming to the space. / 1 comment
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