Plus Tara Kitchen takes Moroccan food to India; Whitmans Burgers has closed.
The process to develop 34 acres on the island moves to the next step. Plus Whitmans to open in Miami; YogaSpark expands in Westchester; Bed Bath & Beyond is spared.
A list (in progress) of the restaurants delivering or providing takeout menus, including some creative solutions. And a reminder that a gift card purchase can help. / 19 comments
The burger joint that made a name for itself on the Lower East Side has taken up residence in the storefront of 261 Hudson just north of the border at Canal. / 5 comments
Plus: Long-closed Franklin Street sidewalk is finally open; Community Board 1 to discuss jail tower tonight; upcoming meeting about rezoning of Soho and Noho; Paul Rudnick's tired joke. / 7 comments
Plus: The menu for Whitmans burger restaurant; something moving into the old Subway sandwich shop on Hudson; more on the three-day Smorgasburg at the Oculus; more of 91 Leonard revealed; Canal Street art mural. / 1 comment
Plus: Opening forecast for Whitmans restaurant on Hudson; renovated 49 Chambers revealed; Philly Pretzel Factory opened; a seventh shoot. / 3 comments
Plus: Construction of Citi's ferry dock is underway; Church sidewalk nears completion; a peek inside Chipotle; the Jeff Koons sculpture is being refurbished; 111 Murray's hoist is coming down.
Plus: Laughing Man's Street Seats expansion was rejected again; Holland Tunnel to undergo five-year reconstruction with overnight closings; praise for Tetsu's olive oil cake; Trinity Church is also getting a new organ. / 10 comments
Found the article with that quote. https://www.amny.com/news/fashions-private-eye-targets-canal-st-s-counterfeit-bags/ The article dates back to 2008, and yet no progress has been made... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
Good point. I remember there was an old interview when the interviewer asked one of the junk buyers, "Did you... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
It's pretty easy to prove theses are illegal goods, when was the last time you saw a Louis Vuitton or... — S / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
The headline says "few" but I haven't seen any others. Are there? — mulciber / What’s to do about the few remaining illegal smoke shops?
Maybe it should be illegal to buy the goods. Of course, it's difficult to prove that a buyer knew they... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
Would love to help. Honest question. What can we do? — Randy / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
"Zero tolerance" is right. That requires consistent enforcement: Every time police see this happening, seize the goods, fine the vendor.... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?