"I wanted to do the adult version of Mudville 9," says Tribecan Eric Schwimmer of his spiffy new Washington Market Tavern on Murray Street. "And this is how I like to eat—quality food in a convivial atmosphere." / 8 comments
Now open on Greenwich Street: The fourth outpost of Macaron Café, which serves salads and sandwiches—along with those precious, pretty cookies, of course. / 4 comments
Thirteen independent American designers now have a space in the city to show their work: Colony, a stylish co-op gallery on Canal Street.
"Organic, delicate, simple," is how jewelry designer Satomi Kawakita describes her aesthetic. "Something you can wear every day."
The three-level space is all about functional fitness. That means a lot of analog equipment, like monkey bars, jump ropes, chains, kettle bells, boxing gloves, TRX straps, even a huge tractor tire. Plus: Your first class is free.
B Dry Blow Bar prides itself on giving you a customized style. Moreover, the salon does makeup and will even organize house calls. Plus: First-time clients get 50% off. / 1 comment
Battery Park City resident Jonathan Renert left the financial world to realize his dream of opening a restaurant. "If my kids don't see me having fun, how will they know what it is?"
Roger Gural—who used to live on the roof!—has created a European-style bakery in a grand, vaulted hallway of 40 Worth. It's one of the most interesting spaces to open in a while. / 15 comments
Just north of Canal is a new 18-story hotel with a nautical feel, a sexy Italian restaurant, and—soon—a bar on the top floor. / 1 comment
"We'll be showing work by artists who are on the cusp of being established, but not necessarily known yet," says Osiel Rojas, co-founder of Cafe Boca Ciega's sister gallery.
Two young Frenchmen have opened a creperie on Chambers, using a grandmother's recipe and buckwheat flour from Brittany. / 2 comments
The new, larger Live Well Company is a gym and a personal fitness studio, and all that open space allows for a focus on athletic performance. "Our members want to get most out of their workout in the limited time they have," says cofounder Anne Marie Bennick.
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