Revisiting an old friend

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Editor

North End grill reflectionJune 7, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

One of the things I like best about attending Community Board 1 meetings in the library on North End Avenues is leaving them when they end. Continue reading →

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HRPT updates CB1 on Pier 26

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Editor

June 11, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

Apparently wanting to avoid public questions about her controversial attempt to slip a secret MOU about Pier-A air rights by opponents, Continue reading →

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Mighty Quinn’s in Hudson Eats lacks the smoke

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Editor

Brisket sandwich at Mighty Quinns Hudson EatsJune 12, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

A blogger today seems to have gotten his hands on our essay that I circulated about Mighty Quinn’s in Brookfield Place’s Hudson Eats and is writing about it himself. In it, I made the novel observation that our satellite Mighty Quinn’s lacks the aroma of the smoker in the Second Avenue store. Maybe we just think alike. Who knows.

Anyway, I was not going to publish this yet, but I have to now. I wrote the following on June 5th. Continue reading →

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Will Ferrell and Chad Smith Drum-Off

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Editor
Be sure to watch the ending. Very funny. (more…)
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Tiny hamsters eating tiny burritos

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Editor
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Man dies of sudden cardiac arrest while jogging on the esplanade

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Editor

IMG_0165May 12, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD

This evening, Jon Grobler, a 40-year-old local resident, was jogging on the esplanade north of the marina when he lost consciousness, fell to the ground, and began seizing. Witnesses said he “turned purple”, so a Good Samaritan began chest compression CPR. Continue reading →

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Who is managing Black Seed Bagels’ inventory?

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Editor

Black Seed BagelJune 11, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

Over the weekend, a general manager Continue reading →

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Getting an outdoor cafe license is costly in New York

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Editor
June 11, 2014- The WSJ reports on the cost and zoning hassle for restaurants to get outdoor seating. Julie Menin is quoted, and Dylan Prime is an example listed. (more…)
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Viewership for May blows away old records

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Editor

Ratings May 2014For the month of May, 2014, total viewership was 43,600 total views, which was a whopping 120% growth over 2013, and 4% growth over April of 2014! Continue reading →

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Views from Hudson Eats in Brookfield Place

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Editor

Tartinery staff PSMay 31, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

I take damn fine photos of people, do I not? Continue reading →

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9/11 Memorial to no longer host VIP parties after backlash

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Editor

Danny Meyer in NY PostMay 24, 2014- Crain’s reports that the backlash over the Union Square Hospitality catered black-tie VIP party at the 9/11 memorial, which caused family members of the deceased to be kicked out in preparation, has caused the memorial to pledge to no longer host such events. Joe Daniels, the Continue reading →

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Newly traded Time Magazine stock falls in first day

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Editor

Time Warner building in New YorkJune 9, 2014- Time Magazine will be moving to Brookfield Place. Crain’s reports, ” Continue reading →

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Lord of the Flies rules Downtown high school next to City Hall

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Editor

120920_bergtraum_jcrice-10.jpgJune 8, 2014- The Post reports, “Two blocks from City Hall, Murry Bergtraum HS for Business Careers was once a top city high school but has gone downhill in recent years. A massive student riot hit YouTube in 2012, Continue reading →

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Demand for Hudson Eats is off the charts

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Editor

Hudson Eats looking southJune 1, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

The new Hudson Eats, the large dining section hidden inside construction of Brookfield Place, with no signage, and not even officially Continue reading →

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Letter: Milford Management is cleaning house

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Editor

Martin Rankin DoyleMay 30, 2014- Letter to the Editor by (name withheld)

I enjoyed your article on Lorraine Doyle’s “Retirement”. You are correct about the “cleaning house” of the Milford Management office. Continue reading →

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CEO of Brookfield Place pushed out

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Editor

Mitch Rudin Brookfield CEOJune 7, 2014- Observer reports, “Mitch Rudin will leave Brookfield Office Properties at the end of the month, according to a statement made by the company today. Continue reading →

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Review: Bouchon Bakery needs to relocate to Brookfield Place

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Editor

Oh Oh Bochon BakeryApril 20, 2014- By Steven E. Greer

Being a fan of what I have seen of famed chef Thomas Keller, and myself a world famous baker, I decided to visit his Bouchon Bakery in the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle. His 3-star Michelin restaurant, Per Se, is in the same location. Continue reading →

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Things you can do locally this weekend

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Editor

Two de NirosJune 6, 2014– By Steven E. Greer

See the Robert de Niro art exhibit: Robert de Niro Jr, the actor, is honoring his father with an exhibition of his father’s art. It opens this weekend at the DC Moore Gallery (You can also see his work at the Greenwich Hotel). Continue reading →

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You spell Bubby’s with a B now

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Editor

Bubbys BMay 31, 2014- Bubby’s was slapped with a “B” rating by the City Health Department. Continue reading →

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Lunch with the Chairman of Restaurant Week: Tracy Nieporent

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Editor

Me and Tracy NierpontFebruary 24, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD

BatteryPark.TV was pleased to be invited to have a marathon two-and-a-half-hour lunch with The Chairman of the Restaurant Week Committee, Tracy Nieporent, and brother of Drew Nieporent of the Myriad Restaurant Group. We met at their flagship Tribeca Grill. Continue reading →

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