Plus: Del Frisco's Grille will open next summer; inside the surprisingly stylish Arlo hotel; a local spot for seeing peregrine falcons; free tennis clinics for kids; Shelter Chic's goodbye party. / 3 comments
Plus: Falling concrete slab at the Department of Buildings building; sale on pet-related items at Shelter Chic; alfresco movies in Washington Market Park; time-lapse video of ascending 56 Leonard. / 2 comments
Plus: A crane extended all the way across W. Broadway; Cercle Rouge gets frisky for Valentine's Day; a classic pick-up-after-your-dog sign on Vestry; it's a good time to adopt a dog or cat. / 5 comments
"Thanks for putting together the local shopping gift guide," commented Amy. "I’m exactly in the mood for only shopping local this year—staying close to home and looking for unique gifts." That's the spirit! In this round: Matt Bernson, Boomerang Toys, Shelter Chic, The Armoury, and Jonathan Burden.
"Why can't animal shelters be fun, happy places?" says Brittany Feldman, co-founder of Shelter Chic, which has a new shop on Chambers where all of the proceeds go to animal rescue. / 6 comments
Plus: North End Grill said to be creating an alfresco bar; Marshall Crenshaw and World Party concerts; Little Park's private room; Shelter Chic pop-up shop; Global Beat Festival at Brookfield Place.
Plus: Activity in the former Harrison space; terrific sculpture show; Wednesday Greenmarket starting up again; workers spotted at 280 Broadway; Shelter Chic pop-up; more Joan Armatrading; pretty Issey Miyake exhibit. / 3 comments
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