Friday, January 22, 2010

Locanda Verde Joins Taste of Tribeca?

Here's a wish for 2010 - let's hope that Locanda Verde participates in Taste of Tribeca 2010! If you need any reasons to wish such a thing- click here!

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

A Great Loss for TriBeCa Community

Late yesterday, The New York Times' Florence Fabricant reported on the passing of Albert Capsouto:

Albert Capsouto, the youngest of three brothers who in 1980 started Capsouto Frères, one of the first of the more high-end restaurants in TriBeCa, died today from a brain tumor that was discovered two months ago. He would have been 54 next Tuesday.

Capsouto Freres will be closed today. To read the rest of the NYT blog entry, click here.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

M1-5 Chef to Debut on Chopped!

Recently, we learned that M1- 5 will have a Food Network celebrity in their midst! Here is the note they sent us:

Be sure to tune in to the Food Network on Jan 19th at 10 PM, as our Chef, John Sierp makes his debut on the Food Network Show Chopped. Or if you don't feel like watching alone, come to M1-5, where we will be hosting a show watching party with appetizers and drink specials.


Tonight's the big night. Show up for half-price drinks and appetizer specials starting at 8:00 PM. Stay for the show!