Plus Community Board 1 seeks answers on Barnett Newman Triangle; a film permit war in Soho; a pay-to-play scheme at the World Trade Center.
Plus: A rave for La Mercerie; the redesign of South End Avenue; Q&A with Michel Cohen of Tribeca Pediatrics. / 3 comments
Plus: Battery Park City residents' group; hunting for a FiDi apartment; Michel Cohen on Gowanus; PATH train to shut down for 45 weekends.
"Have you seen 15 Warren? It has a number painted on each floor and 'top' on the roof. Any idea why?" —A. / 1 comment
"If I could change one thing about the neighborhood, I would pedestrianize Greenwich Street," says Sanjay Lamba, who founded Element 6 Arts online gallery with his wife, Alexandra. (As you can see, they also recently collaborated on another special project.) / 4 comments
Plus: Michel Cohen; new burgers and frozen yogurt in FiDi; police blotter; 73 Worth comps; step-and-repeat at Tribeca Ball; FiDi restaurant closes.
The long-gestating restaurant owned by Michel Cohen of Tribeca Pediatrics has finally opened—well, halfway. The downstairs is serving lunch in a bright, quirky space. / 6 comments
Plus: Demo continues at 460 Washington; 7-Eleven's outreach; "Art Snack"; big bike tour this weekend; Saleya restaurant.
Plus: More "Dirty Old" Tribeca; more details on Live Well Company's new space; possible Saleya soft opening; Barry's Bootcamp schedule; Fika wins chocolate awards; "CSI: NY."
Here’s a quick rundown of the shops, restaurants, and more we can expect in the next year or so (often with new info on opening dates). I highly recommend reading this post so you'll know what I'm going on about.... / 3 comments
New name and the opening is getting closer! Plus: Kathy Najimy and Annette O'Toole at the Flea; two lost rings; real estate reports. / 7 comments
Plus: Jean restaurant; Washington Market Park; new Fidi café; fireworks late tonight.
A restaurant buyout means reserving an entire dining space exclusively for your event, with no regular service. — James Bogardus / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
In the description it states "no buyout"..is that the same as no Take Out??? — John / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
Seppe is quite good. And the wait staff is super nice. — Dee / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
None of these new places are sit with friends type of places. They are all grab and go. I don’t... — Dee / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
To the Olio e Piu owners, sincerely: please do not blight this location with fake flowers. We will welcome you... — Cw / Mr Chow is indeed closing
This is terrible news! Such a shame! — Alex / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Such a wonderful, wonderful event for both schools! (And an amazing way to taste all the restaurants in the neighborhood.)... — Tessa S / Taste of Tribeca will be May 16 on Duane Park