This is not exactly a new discovery for TC readers, but if you haven't wandered over since early March, there's lots to see and a bit to do, especially while the weather's good.
Plus a silent film set to live music TONIGHT at the Winter Garden; Opening Ceremony in Soho to close; 91 Leonard is fully revealed; a lecture on Democratic Socialists at the Seaport. / 1 comment
Plus Malibu Farm opens at the Seaport this week; the teen climate activist Greta Thunberg sails into Battery Park City from England; 121 Chambers gets the ok to add two stories.
Nolita's prized independent bookstore is opening an even larger outpost at the Seaport on August 1. And this one will have beer and wine at an interior cafe. / 3 comments
Plus: Inside a spacious apartment at 443 Greenwich; the driver in last week's hit-and-run was going 100 miles per hour; Cuomo nixes full shutdown of the L train.
Plus: Manhatta review; changes likely coming to Brookfield Place; Morgenstern's ice cream opens this week.
One of only four authors to win the Booker Prize twice, Peter Carey shares his thoughts on the area, including his favorite restaurants, his fondness for Issey Miyake, and his enthusiasm for pestering the city about the fountain at City Hall Park. / 5 comments
Just added to the list: An 11,000-square-foot restaurant from the team behind Locanda Verde and Little Park.
Plus: An explanation regarding the Independence Plaza sidewalk sheds; Louis Vuitton pop-up museum; Tribeca Hair Salon has moved to its new location; McNally Jackson bookstore forecast; "mind reader" performing at iPic; TV and ad shoots. / 5 comments
As a follow-up to the recent post about World Trade Center retail, let's take a look at what's coming to the Seaport District, as the South Street Seaport has been rebranded. The movie theater alone is reason for excitement. / 5 comments
Plus: Downtown landmark to be renamed after David Dinkins; Jay McInerney's new book is set in Tribeca; where the $50 million LMDC windfall might go; Battery Park City Police Memorial to get fixed; Pier 26 rendering. / 4 comments
Ethical behavior isn't at all foolish, and is nonpartisan. — DGI / Borough president proposes tearing down FDR drive in Fidi
Your idea to return light rail to the streets is an excellent one. Travel to cities in Europe and Asia... — DGI / Borough president proposes tearing down FDR drive in Fidi
Excellent news! Any idea on opening date? — Marcus / Eataly coming soon to Soho
$31 for tomato and mozzarella starter... $51 for chicken parm... seems pretty aggressive. — DH / Il Mulino is now Il Giglio
I agree with Carolina. Maybe they are trying to cross-sell customer bases or save money on rent? Whatever it is,... — Tribeca Dad / Wei West and Friedman’s will collaborate
They want to be kid friendly? The prices are extremely high $51 for a chicken breast? $21 for an salads... — Carolyn / Il Mulino is now Il Giglio
Great news, and lovely space for an Eately! Fingers crossed that a similar small-format market will open in the new... — Reader on Reade / Eataly coming soon to Soho