The 11-year-old trees, too tall to stay much longer, have been cut down and mulched; the new trees arrive from their birthplace in Florida soon. / 5 comments
Plus Jane Restaurant on Houston is the new Downtown Sarabeth's; the Winter Garden palms get replaced. / 2 comments
Plus a panel discussion on pay equity; Bklyn Clay is open on West Street; Batard is staying the course.
Some action at the Brookfield mall: two new sporty retailers, and some promising openings (and closings) at Hudson Eats. / 6 comments
Plus: Battery Park City Authority ex-president not even mentioned at board meeting; 463 Greenwich analysis; FiDi juice bar; Matt Bernson.
"It is nauseating to see the fronds being lopped off and the trunks cut up and hauled off." UPDATE: Sort of, but not really. / 7 comments
Plus: 195 Broadway lobby revamp; rosé in winter; reviving Water Street; Nassau Street vacant lot for sale; more hotels?; India House selling its art; policing 9/11 memorabilia; Winter Garden stairs; Condé Nast.
Nooooo! Tribeca is really changing. I guess all things change sooner or later. — A2 / Mr Chow is indeed closing
A restaurant buyout means reserving an entire dining space exclusively for your event, with no regular service. — James Bogardus / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
In the description it states "no buyout"..is that the same as no Take Out??? — John / Carnegie Diner and Cafe plans approved for 200 Chambers
Seppe is quite good. And the wait staff is super nice. — Dee / Carbs are back in the neighborhood
None of these new places are sit with friends type of places. They are all grab and go. I don’t... — Dee / Apollo Bagels is getting closer…
To the Olio e Piu owners, sincerely: please do not blight this location with fake flowers. We will welcome you... — Cw / Mr Chow is indeed closing
This is terrible news! Such a shame! — Alex / Mr Chow is indeed closing