"Yoga is a full mind-body-spirit workout, but I realized that most people are in it for the workout," says Lauren Porat, whose second YogaSpark studio has just opened on Duane. That means a workout vibe instead of Buddhas or incense—and there's even a nighttime class held in blacklight.
Mat Sanders and Brandon Quattrone met cute, worked hard to build their interior-design business, Consort, and now they're ready to start scaling it with a second office/shop location, in a former lawyer's office on Duane. / 2 comments
“We wanted to do something to reinvigorate Canal Street,” says Philip Chong, whose family owns Canal Street Market. Have they ever: The 28 vendors are a massive upgrade for a stretch of Canal known more for souvenir schlock. / 1 comment
Yoga Vida strives to be accessible—and not just in price. "We don't overwhelm you with oms and chants," promises co-founder Mike Patton. "Eventually, it can get more spiritual if you want it to be."
Fans of the hit documentary "Somm"—and wine in general—will want to visit the Verve Wine shop: One of the film's stars, Master Sommelier Dustin Wilson, is a partner in the venture. "My background is in restaurants, and I want to inject that level of hospitality into the store," he says. / 1 comment
Yen Reis founded Skin Laundry in Santa Monica in 2013, when she couldn't find the same level of skincare that she had experienced in Asia. The company's fifteenth location opens tomorrow on W. Broadway—with a day of free treatments for everyone.
Alexander and Bonin's new Tribeca gallery is nearly double the size of their former location in Chelsea. "That means we now have three or four exhibition spaces spread over the two levels," says co-founder Carolyn Alexander. There's an all-day opening tomorrow.
First look at the new Target at Greenwich and Murray: All but a small fraction of the 45,000 square feet is downstairs, so you'll have to go below ground for just about everything, including to check out. / 9 comments
"Our goal is to help kids identify what they enjoy, and then use the principals they learn here in A.P. computer science," says the Pixel Academy's Noah Berg.
When Marina Bianchi Graziani decided to open her own lingerie boutique in Tribeca—after having been the longtime buyer and manager for an Upper East Side shop—she named it Giorgia, after her daughter. "She has always wanted me to have my own business," says Graziani. / 2 comments
Besides the signature soup, you'll find banh mi, rice noodle dishes, and even Asian tacos. / 15 comments
Rag & Bone's ninth Manhattan outpost, in the former Bubble Lounge, is the company's first standalone men's shop. It has been done up as a luxe mancave, with cool dressing rooms and a crushed Porsche.
Yes!!!! My lady and I have been BEGGING for one of these!!!! — Jack Gaff / Chambers Street Wines is opening a wine bar on… Chambers
so, no RIOTS or claims of a “rigged election”; is that the point? 🤔 — baba galacticus / It’s quiet out there
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Every time an expensive restaurant opens up in Tribeca this website is deluged with comments from people bemoaning the lack... — Thomas Hagen / Upon the Palace has opened
I miss sending faxes instead of email. — Thomas Hagen / Seen & Heard: Hobby Lobby construction happening?
I despise Hobby Lobby and there will be no mention of it on FiDi Fan Page. I'm hoping it fails... — LV / Seen & Heard: Hobby Lobby construction happening?
I miss Barnes and Nobles. — Native / Seen & Heard: Hobby Lobby construction happening?