"I like a gallery that's part of a community, with restaurants, shops, and neighbors," says Taymour Grahne, whose eponymous gallery opens Saturday on Hudson, explaining why he chose Tribeca over Chelsea.
"We took the parts of RBC we really liked," says Cora Lambert of the Box Kite Coffee counter she has just opened inside Maslow 6 Wine Bar. Unlike RBC, however, it has a restroom.
Marc Forgione's executive chef, Soulayphet Schwader, is cooking "Laotian-inspired" in a room that looks more like Marc Forgione than a stereotypical Asian restaurant. Plus: In coming weeks, Khe-Yo will open a kiosk (to be called Khe-Yosk) selling Vietnamese sandwiches. / 3 comments
The Detroit-based brand—which "is really about bringing manufacturing back to the U.S.," says creative director Daniel Caudill—has opened a handsome, quirky store on Franklin. Plus: A café called the Smile Newsstand. / 4 comments
Like to mix-and-match your frozen yogurt and toppings? You'll be in heaven at NYC Yogurt, the self-service shop that just opened on Broadway. / 2 comments
When was the last time you ate at a restaurant where the servers wore pocket protectors? Or frilly aprons? The Butterfly, chef Michael White's homage to Wisconsin, feels delightfully un-focus-grouped. / 5 comments
"This is definitely a passion project for me," says Tom Galis, owner of The Greek, which opened last night. "I wanted to design something that exemplified the meaning of going to a Greek taverna—from attitude to design elements to food." / 5 comments
"We specialize in one thing and do it well," says Racim Allouani, co-founder of ManuelRacim, which opens tomorrow on Duane Park. That thing is custom-made shirts, which are less expensive than you think and can be completed in just two weeks.
"We believe children thrive in a structured environment and learn through play," says Megan Matson, manager of the eighth outpost of NY Kids Club. Check it out for yourself at two upcoming open houses.
Axes-and-more outfit Best Made Company has carved out a small shop in its new headquarters on White Street. The merchandise looks as if a talented Boy Scout has been working toward a merit badge for design.
"I want it to be homey and cozy," says Aqua founder Esther Gauthier, "like you're visiting a friend's house, and your friend happens to have a pool, and you decide to do an aquacycling class." / 1 comment
Mulberry & Vine, which opened about an hour ago on Warren Street, is the restaurant many Tribecans have been waiting for. It sells prepared foods—salads, sandwiches, soups, and more—with an eye toward healthfulness. / 2 comments
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Land map incorporating proposed, unbuilt courthouse design (with four (4!) entrance staircases, here: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b8/Bromley_Manhattan_Plate_008_publ._1916.jpg/1280px-Bromley_Manhattan_Plate_008_publ._1916.jpg — James / Seen & Heard: Los Tacos No. 1 doing its part
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