Read about Sazón in the Tribeca Citizen Restaurant Guide.
Plus: Tour bus plan scrapped; elementary school zones said to be getting rejiggered; Tiny's; China Center's vertical garden at 1WTC; Sazón sued over tips; Seaport ships on the block?
What was discussed: Sazón's behavior problems, the restaurants coming to the old Columbine space and 61 Reade (read the menus!), and "roving firebombs."
Plus: Fancy ice at a new Duane Street bar; pop-up bar; Bobby Flay; Eileen Fisher; 18th-century ship at WTC; East-side bus; Vesey Street bridge.
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
Plus: The New York Times reviewed the weekend's big show at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center • An employee of Tribute WTC Visitor Center was arrested for stealing $40K • Lady Gaga's sister partied on Reade Street
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