Pure Barre classes focus on small isometric movements, to work each muscle group throughout the body, with stretching after each session. "The goal is to create a longer, leaner physique," says manager Morgan Berman.
Anyone with a sweet tooth will want to head over to the new Kung Fu Tea outpost on Greenwich. Besides many variations on the signature drink, you'll find hexagonal waffles sold as a street food in Hong Kong and a case full of pudding and other treats. / 4 comments
The first Bluemercury beauty store south of the West Village carries brands such as Chanel, La Mer, Bobbi Brown, and Trish McEvoy, and it also offers facials, brow styling, and other spa treatments. / 1 comment
"We're looking for artists with some footprint showing where they're coming from, but also traversing boundaries," says Nina Levent, co-founder of the gallery on N. Moore. "Most are mid-career artists who have done major things in their careers. But for a lot of them, we're the only U.S. representation."
Besides the best paint job in Tribeca, you'll find the full line of Aesop products, from gateway hand soaps and lotions to herbal deodorant, mouthwash, and even pet shampoo.
"I want to work with anyone who is doing good," says chef Jehangir Mehta of Graffiti Earth, his restaurant opening tonight in the Duane Street Hotel. "Good is a relative term, of course, but this is how I see it." / 5 comments
"The neighborhood called for a slice joint," explains Il Mattone co-owner Charles Fusco about the Italian restaurant's second incarnation. / 5 comments
"We're renaming this neighborhood Smash City USA!" say the enthusiastic founders of the Dogpound, the new gym at Canal and Renwick. As befits a crew with fashionable and famous friends, the gym is both stylish and very black. Plus: There will be a juice bar. / 6 comments
"Beautiful color begins with healthy hair" is the motto of the new Fourteenjay salon on Jay Street, founded by three partners with ties to Aveda (and one of whom is a longtime Tribeca resident).
Just two years after opening his first salon, Roman Kusayev has a second one, in Tribeca. The focus is on hair (including treatments and extensions), makeup, and eyebrows, and it will soon offer morning blowouts.
The new Two Hands on Church is meant to be an "older sibling" to the original on Mott: It's a little more sophisticated, without sacrificing the casual Australian vibe, and it'll serve dinner and drinks. Check out the space and menus. / 7 comments
The first outpost of Wicked Juice and Kitchen has opened in the former Jamba Juice space on W. Broadway. "If I say so myself, we have some of the richest juice," says co-founder Brian Schoenberger. Plus: A coupon for $2 off any smoothie. / 6 comments
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Apparently Chip City shuttered all 20+ of its retail locations this week. — James Bogardus / Cookies coming to 325 Greenwich
Sorry, but to whom should businesses cater, if not the neighborhood families who live and raise children there? — K / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Even though the location was busy, the setup isn’t aligned with the renewed architectural focus of the brand. There is... — Matt / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Spas……we need more nail spas. — Francesco / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
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