Plus Dianne Talan has a takeover of the Western Union windows; Pen Parentis discusses Small Town USA; a local boy band takes up residence at Reade Street Pub.
Rock singer/dramatist/party planner Marla Mase on who sets her straight, where her best clothing finds happen, whose version of "Happy Birthday" is unmissable, and the restaurant where she holds all her meetings.
Update on Chambers Street construction • Liquor-license applications for a chocolate cafe, shop, and bar; a South American restaurant from a cool restaurateur; and a bar serving a 10-course tasting menu. • More