Read about Patron of the New in the Tribeca Citizen Shopping Guide.
"I wanted a store that created dreams," says Al Abayan, who just opened Patron of the New. "Sure, there are fancy expensive clothes, but there's also $10 mosquito spray. There can be anything as long as it's the right taste level." / 3 comments
Opening this weekend. Plus: Stuzzicheria 2.0; straight-edge shave; cheap night at the Flea; rehabbing Alice. / 1 comment
It's time once again to take stock of what's in the works. First up: Franklin Street and north, including fresh updates on the motorcycle club, Morimoto's restaurant, and French shirtmaker Xoos. 3/22 UPDATE: Xoos opening 3/24, Lolë in "a month or two." 3/24 UPDATE: Grown & Sewn is moving to Franklin. 3/25 UPDATE: Added Johnny's Cuts.
We've been through the businesses that seem like they might open fairly soon—now, let's take a look at the second wave. UPDATED 1/12 with info on the restaurant coming to the Chanterelle space. UPDATED 1/15 with details on what's replacing Lotus Salon on Reade. UPDATED 1/19 with a listing about women's activewear retailer Lolë. / 1 comment
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