The Danish streetwear brand Les Deux invested in a local court in advance of the opening of their first US office Downtown.
Plus Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams closes in Soho; what to eat at Casa Carmen; 40 Wall downgraded. / 1 comment
Plus Noel Anderson's "Black Exhaustion" at Shirley Fiterman; Il Mulino is now Il Giglio; a coastal resiliency expo for Fidi and the Seaport. / 4 comments
Plus the Hall des Lumieres will offer free admission on its anniversary; a celebration of creatures' migration; street fair cancelled for weather.
Plus Crown Shy at the US Open; Duane Park party on Sept. 10; Chabad of Tribeca "Rock the Block" party on Greenwich.
Plus Taco Bell Cantina coming to WTC; Big Gay Ice Cream coming soon; Orangetheory aiming for early October. / 3 comments
The Danish men's fashion company Les Deux is sponsoring an overhaul of the court, perhaps to promote their new boys line called "The Kids of America." / 3 comments
Plus is CityMD closing? a refresh for the Washington Market Park tennis court mural; new directors for Soho Rep.
Plus the viewiest spot in the 1st Precinct; oysters and champagne on the sidewalk; Real Pilates adds a BK location.
Plus more on the court time brokering going on at Washington Market Park; the Liquor Store as retail heaven; a reflection on architect Rafael Viñoly. / 3 comments
The court in Washington Market Park has long been corrupted by people making a buck off a free public amenity. But this is especially brazen. / 15 comments
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