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James Beard Foundation and Google Debut Massive NYC Food Hall on the Hudson
Market 57 packs tons of flavor on one historic pier. As I enter the massive warehouse space where garland, lanterns, rows of...
Food & Wine
Mar 30, 20233 min read


A $5,400 regimen claims it’s NYC’s ‘hardest, most expensive workout class’
On a recent Saturday morning, the newly minted 54D fitness studio on West 25th Street was a hive of nervous and excited energy. Adults of...
NY Post
Mar 29, 20234 min read


Gair, Serving Bar Snacks, Charcuterie and More, Opens in Dumbo
Italian with a view of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, an omakase counter from the Blue Ribbon team, and more restaurant news Headliner Gair The...
The New York Times
Feb 21, 20234 min read


Empire Portfolio Group Opens New Orangetheory Fitness Studio in West Village - New York City
Empire Portfolio Group ("Empire"), a leading Area Developer and Franchisee of Orangetheory® Fitness, the heart rate-based interval...
Cision PR Newswire
Feb 19, 20232 min read


Foul Witch, From the Roberta’s Team, Opens in the East Village
An omakase spot that dives into Japanese history, a reopening for Noz Market, and more restaurant news Headliner Foul Witch This...
The New York Times
Jan 23, 20234 min read


A fancy indoor pickleball court is opening in Hell's Kitchen next month
It will be a part of a luxury fitness club. If you thought pickleball to be a fad destined for failure, think again: a new luxury indoor...
TimeOut
Jan 9, 20231 min read


Trio converts abandoned high school into 31 apartments
Building was purchased for $100K Some people spend their time in high school looking forward to getting out. Others have a different plan...
The Real Deal
Jan 2, 20232 min read


Here’s what it takes to be a World Cup referee
Referees, who must pass a fitness test, typically cover a distance of 6 to 8 miles during a 90-minute match They’ve trained their whole...
The Washington Post
Dec 19, 20225 min read


The Best Pizza in the World Can Be Found in One Square Mile of Williamsburg
A certain type of New Yorker will tell you that the city’s only Real Pizza can be found south of Prospect Park and across Staten Island —...
Grub Street
Dec 12, 20222 min read


The Mortgage Memo: Rates Have Peaked?
Basic Mortgage Rates Understanding: Mortgage rates are directly impacted by inflation which is directly impacted by the bond market. When...
Cristian Velasquez
Nov 28, 20222 min read


Naftali, Blavatnik land $385M for big Williamsburg resi project
Bank OZK provides senior construction loan for 561-unit development at 470 Kent Miki Naftali and Len Blavatnik scored $385 million in...
The Real Deal
Nov 21, 20222 min read


Review: The Chick-Inn Opens Ambient New Location in Kips Bay
With the success of its Harlem location, the team behind the chicken-any-way-you-like-it restaurant has expanded (or, in more proper...
TheKnockturnal
Nov 8, 20223 min read


Fitness brand behind A-Rod's muscular makeover opening NYC studio
A popular fitness brand responsible for Alex Rodriguez's dad bod makeover, is opening a facility in Manhattan. Founded by former Mexican...
Audacy
Nov 8, 20222 min read


GFP, Metroloft seek to convert 25 Water Street to 1,200 rentals
Could be largest office-to-resi project in New York City Jeff Gural’s GFP Real Estate, Nathan Berman’s Metroloft and Rockwood Capital are...
The Real Deal
Oct 30, 20222 min read


Jay-Z, Google Ventures-backed rent-to-own startup Landis raises $40M
Series B round follows $165M raise last year led by Sequoia Capital Landis, a startup that aims to make homeownership more accessible to...
The Real Deal
Oct 24, 20222 min read


Elton John buys treehouse-inspired Toronto penthouse
The Rocket Man is shooting for the tree line — or, at least, the top unit in a residence inspired by it. Elton John, 75, has purchased...
The New York Post
Oct 12, 20222 min read


This Guy Eats: How to Spot the Winners Out of These Three New West Village Restaurants
This past December, I closed on a cozy second home in the village of Fleischmanns, New York. Though I’m always going to be a resident of...
Billy Lyons
Jul 5, 20224 min read


The Biggest Mistake New Real Estate Investors Make
When I was brand new to the real estate investing (REI) world and the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) community, I was super...
Steve Clair
Jul 5, 20224 min read


Peloton of Rowing: The Rise of CityRow GO
For those who know me, CityRow holds a special place in my heart (and legs and core and arms). Since they came on the scene nearly 8...
Steve Clair
Dec 8, 20212 min read


Operation Falafel is just what the doctor ordered to deal with the pain that is Penn Station
If you’re like me and have been in NYC since the pandemic dropped, you’re looking forward to weekend getaways. Some of these trips might...
Billy Lyons
Dec 8, 20212 min read
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