Curbside seating shows signs of renewal at Gee Whiz; explorer in chief for downtown; jet fly-by; new producing director at the Perelman PAC.
Plus CB1 has questions for the new head of the Perelman Performing Arts Center; three local restaurants make Pete Wells' short list of best dishes of 2019.
Plus a local art therapist explains the finer points of coloring books; an update on Google's plans for Houston; a new CEO for the Perelman Performing Arts Center.
Plus a review of public open spaces; progress on the performing arts center at the WTC; Artists & Fleas moving a bit closer to us; a celebrity-filled building has a unit for sale. / 3 comments
Plus: An update on the performing arts center at the World Trade Center; Le Labo opening on Wall Street. / 8 comments
Plus: Man hit by fire escape dies; Taylor Swift's neighbors; WeWork's grand plans; Perelman Center gets funding and artistic director; Christie Brinkley is renting here; Cuomo approved shady $1 million grant to Cadillac.
Plus: Progress at the World Trade Center performing arts center; organ transplant at St. Paul's Chapel; Korean snack food now in Chinatown.
Plus: Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel reportedly bought in Tribeca; Augustine review; Landmarc wins its trademark fight with the Seagram Building restaurant; potential $100 million funding shortfall for the World Trade Center performing arts center. / 2 comments
Plus: When Governors Island opens a month early, it'll have a Grand Banks sister restaurant; shellfish theft; World Trade Center arts center to host rock concerts; film director lists apartment.
There has been a lot of depressing news lately, and we likely haven't heard the last of it, so let's focus on the positive (for one post, anyway). Here are 11 things to look forward to in Lower Manhattan in coming months. / 4 comments
Plus: The challenge of programming the World Trade Center performing arts center; event space on Duane; forum on Lower Manhattan construction; Loft Peeping: Greatest Hits. / 2 comments
It's a cube wrapped in translucent marble, and it appears to be nicknamed the Perelman Center. / 15 comments
it is rather interesting to here everyone opinion since i have the 9 min video of the entire accident from... — I have proof bikers dont pay attention / Bike rider in critical condition after early morning collision
We ate there last week. Really nice to have in the neighborhood. Great food, drinks and staff. The pastas we... — WCJ / Catching Up With New Kids: Nonna Dora’s
For the record, I contacted this commenter directly and watched the video to make sure it existed. — Tribeca Citizen / Bike rider in critical condition after early morning collision
Why do people act like the food was slop? Eating in Chinatown and going to Mr chow are entirely different.... — WV Local / Mr Chow is indeed closing
WV resident here. This is such a shame. Genuinely disappointed. First in Mr Chow closing, so many great memories there.... — WV Local / Mr Chow is indeed closing
Relatedly, there is a Little Syria walking tour with Asad Dandia of New York Narratives and sponsored by ArteEast this... — malcolm / Artwork dedicated to Little Syria in Fidi
Always wondered how they managed to stay in business this long… Walk (or bike) to Chinatown for better food, lower... — Robert Ripps / Mr Chow is indeed closing