On the New York City Department of Sanitation's tour of the Spring Street Salt Shed and Garage, we got to peek inside the shed and explore the garage's green roof. / 6 comments
Plus: Nexxus salon on N. Moore is now only for corporate events; in praise of the lighting on some W. Broadway windows; Hudson storefront mystery; lunch at Kaffe 1668 South. / 1 comment
Plus: The sanitation garage lights up at night; Battery Park City's private security force has started; Marc Forgione's lobster endeavor by Penn Station; Tribeca artist Andrew Pope; former North End Grill pastry chef's new gig; new FiDi café.
Who would've thought that the best new building in this area in years would be used to store road salt—and that the runner-up would be the sanitation garage across the street? / 9 comments
Plus: The most absurd use of cobblestones ever; the big new rental on Washington; Robyn Hitchcock concert; Tribeca as seen from on high. / 3 comments
Plus: Peeking inside Maison Kayser; Houseman restaurant gets an awning; the sanitation garage's spiffy sign; update on big Courtyard by Marriott on Greenwich; financial aid for preschool.
Plus: Depressing news about the Chambers reconstruction; peony sale this evening; Chinese food at Brookfield Place; "late-night" oyster deal; sanitation garage; the Reade Chambers. / 6 comments
"The new sanitation building has panels on the south side. It looked like they can rotate which made me think they were solar. An angry-looking construction worker barked that they were 'solar sheets.'" —Tony
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