Read about Souths in the Tribeca Citizen Restaurant Guide.
Plus a new gallery comes to the old South's space; Merchants is now Mezze; Washington Market Park holds its last concert of the season.
Plus: A rave for Frenchette; St. Nicholas National Shrine's finances are being investigated; a "Wall Street legend" who lives in Tribeca; Emily Blunt's first New York City apartment. / 1 comment
"Of course we hoped Souths would last forever, but it just wasn’t in the cards," wrote Souths co-owners Johnny Griffin and Roger Herr in the announcement. "Please know we tried." / 17 comments
"We have friendly staff and good food and a nice, casual atmosphere," says Souths co-founder Johnny Griffin. "We've never wanted to be something we weren’t." And therein lies the restaurant's charm. / 9 comments
Plus: Cake maker Sylvia Weinstock is selling her Tribeca building; old Ragu sign; top restaurants' baked sale for Planned Parenthood; Soho trattoria Savore to become Altesi; New Yorker magazine cover; Bâtard's new pastry chef; subway gropings; another poke joint. / 30 comments
Back by popular demand: An updated roundup of happy hour deals—including food options—at 32 neighborhood establishments. Take off early and have a drink! / 7 comments
Plus: Security precautions for the ticker-tape parade and photos of the event; the menu for Sacco & Vanzetti Bistro, now open; Houseman's salted peanut tart. / 3 comments
What good is sitting around in your loft? Go out and have fun—here are the places planning to be open tonight, tomorrow, or both. NOTE: UPDATES APLENTY FOR TUESDAY! / 22 comments
Why are you working so hard? It's summer! Take off early and have a drink at one of your favorite neighborhood establishments. / 9 comments
Plus: Chef Aarón Sanchez's new book; director M. Night Shyamalan sells his apartment; P.S. 234 kindergarten update; where to dump your girlfriend (and get fries).
Doing your civic duty doesn't have to mean eating badly. They'll give you a long lunch break—make the most of it and wander into eastern Tribeca. / 4 comments
A cornucopia of restaurant-related items today: More on Jung Sik Dang (coming to the Chanterelle space), a deal on Battery Gardens, and how a plate of nachos totally beat me. / 1 comment
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