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Georgetown Cupcake Coming to SoHo

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Georgetown Cupcake

Now you CAN have your cupcake and eat it too. SoHo residents will be thrilled to know that Georgetown Cupcake is heading for New York. This Washington fixture, which also has a branch in Maryland, is going to be opening in SoHo on February 11th.

Sigh of relief!

As the store openings, you’ll be able to catch cute cupcakes with all sorts of New York symbols and logos on them. As part of its debut, the Manhattan digs will have cupcakes that sport local images. There will also be some new, yummy flavors that are just for New York including the black-and-white-iced marble cake flavor, the apple-flavor and the cheesecake one.

Start dieting now so that you can blow it all after February 11th! It will be well worth it.

Murray Moss Closing Up SoHo Shop

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SoHo is about to be that much poorer, as Moss packs up and moves out. Started in 1994, design curator Murray Moss opened his shop, called Moss, which has since become a hot spot for the likes of Gaetano Pesce, Studio Job and many other design superstars.

This week, Moss bid ado, in an email titled “Moss Metamorphoses 2012.” Together with his business partner and life partner, Franklin Getchell, Moss announced that the flagship store on Greene and Houston will be closed as of February 17th.

As a result of the economic downturn, and with the desire to remain fresh, the two are moving in a new direction. They are walking away from the brick and mortar style of store, and moving into consulting, public speaking and think-tanks hosted from their home. Their new business will be called Moss Bureau – and it’s certainly one worth watching.

Ruia Warehouse Sale Coming Soon

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If you love shoes, then you simply won’t want to miss the Ruia Warehouse Sale that will take place from February 10th through 12th. Their sales will include top European shoes like Missoni, Baldan and Loriblu for up to 75% off the regular prices.

Located at 65 Mercer Street between Spring and Broome, Ruia Shoe Boutique was created by Kajal Ruia. Opening the doors in December of 2010, the Ruia Shoe Boutique has managed to capture the attention of the trendiest and most fashion forward names in New York City. The boutique has been featured in New York Magazine, WWD and Manhattan Magazine, to name a few.

With its dazzling décor, its amazing selection and its upstairs lounge with TV and complimentary cocktails, the Ruia Shoe Boutique has it all for the fashion forward women of New York. The handpicked, limited stock also ensures that shoe buyers won’t be spotted around the city with the same shoes as almost anyone else.

Tribeca Film Festival Gets New Artistic Director

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The Tribeca Film Festival is getting a new face, as Frederic Boyer is becoming the new artistic director.  Since 2009, Mr. Boyer has been the artistic director and the head of programming for the Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes; he has also been the artistic director of Les Arcs European Film Festival, held at the Les Arcs ski resort in France.

As Mr. Boyer discussed during a phone interview with The New York Times,

“What I want to bring to Tribeca are a lot of things: the desire of cinema, the pleasure to share, the generosity, the welcoming of filmmakers and maybe to bring more ideas for next year.”

He continued by explaining, “This is a very creative festival, they have a very open mind, and for them they wanted me maybe to bring some more European connections. I have some contacts they don’t have, they have some contacts I don’t have, and we will join our forces to do something very specific and very unusual. I have a lot to learn from the Tribeca Film Festival.”

This festival was started in 2002 by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff. The 11th annual program will take place in New York from April 18 to 29.

Black Friday Madness Hits SoHo

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Black Friday has definitely gotten out of control – or perhaps is always has been.  On Friday, the Hollister clothing chain’s New York flagship store in SoHo didn’t seem to open fast enough for those waiting outside.  As a result, the crowd chose to crash through the doors, looting the place.

Some of the crowd has been waiting outside since midnight, thinking it opened at that out.  By 1:15 they had apparently had enough and they broke into the store and snatched up whatever they could find. The store had not actually been slated to open until 10 a.m.

As bystander Akeem Bridgeman explained, “There were a couple employees there [stocking shelves], and they were shouting at people, `Stop! You’re breaking and entering and breaking the law!’ But the people looting just ignored them.”

Unfortunately, this was only one of a number of crazy incidents that occurred around Black Friday.  People will, apparently, do anything these days for a deal.

Paypal Pop-Up Coming to Tribeca Neighborhood

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If you’re an online business owner in the New York area, you may want to pop into the new pop-up Paypal store after November 1.  Situated in the Tribeca neighborhood, the Paypal pop-up is supposed to help merchants to see hands-on demonstrations of the latest online payment technologies.

Those who are interested will be able to pop into the store to see product demos that could improve their business payment methods.  Paypal, in addition to their many services, as planning to launch a way for in-store owners to use an online system for mobile checkouts. This will ensure that business owners aren’t held hostage by their cash register.

Check it out in the Tribeca neighborhood after November 1!

 

Friends In Deed Getting Help from Stephen Sondheim

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If you’re lucky enough to be at the gala benefit tomorrow at the American Museum of Natural History, you’ll be in for a great treat.  Stephen Sondheim, a famous songwriter, will be created his first ever treasure hunt at the event.  The evening is in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Friends In Deed, a nonprofit crisis center that is based in SoHo and that offers emotional and spiritual support for people who are diagnosed with life-threatening physical illnesses.

Several hundred guests will splint into teams during the evening and will then follow Sodheim’s clues as they run through the museum’s halls.

Once the winners have been crowned, Sondheim and Barbara Cook will sing for the guests as part of a sit-down dinner in the museum’s planetarium.  Those who have signed up already to attend include Bravo’s Andy Cohen, director-writer Nora Ephron and news anchor Diane Sawyer.

The event, called “A Little Jurassic Treasure Hunt” is being hosted by Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick.  Friends In Deed was co-founded in 1991 by film director and producer Mike Nichols and actress Cynthia O’Neal.  It works with critically ill patients and their families, friends and caregivers.

Certainly, Friends in Deed hopes that the event will be a great success, both to entertain guests, and to raise money for its worth cause.

 

Tiffany & Co. Coming to SoHo

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If you love Tiffany & Co.’s little turquoise boxes (and you love what’s IN this boxes) then this news will excite you! Tiffany & Co. has recently announced that they plan to open a store in New York’s SoHo neighborhood next fall.

The shop will be situated right in the middle of the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District and will open its 7000 square foot location in September 2012.  This new location will also help Tiffany & Co. to celebrate its 175th anniversary.  This site will be Tiffany’s third New York City location.  They actually started the store on Lower Broadway but then moved to Broadway at Prince St. in the 1850s.

Don’t tell Tiffany’s that there is a recession at the moment. Last month they reported that their second-quarter net income surged 30% across all regions.  And, they raised their full-year profit forecast based on these unexpectedly good results.  Recession? What recession says Tiffany! And now SoHo residents will be able to get into the act as well.

Annual Art Fair This Weekend

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Greenwich Village Art FairFor those who love art fairs and getting fresh air, nothing beats the Greenwich Village Art Fair.  This coming Saturday and Sunday, New Yorkers have the opportunity to get out, enjoy the sights and sounds of the Village, and buy some lovely items.

Over 100 artists will be in attendance for the art fair on the grounds of the Rockford Art Museum at 711 N. Main Street.  This annual event has been taking place since 1948 and it will be held no matter what the weather conditions.

Items for sale will include everything from photography and jewelry to textiles and paintings.  In addition, visitors can enjoy the Gourmet Marketplace with cheeses, chocolates, pastas, canned goods and other delicacies.  There will also be delicious made-to-order crepes on Saturday and a Sunday Omelet Brunch. The Bohemian Bazaar will feature vintage finds and art work while musical performances will include mandolin players, jazz groups, pop singers, bluegrass and more.

And, of course, not to forget the children, there will also be plenty of activities for the kids. Overall it will prove to be a special event and a wonderful weekend filled with entertainment, enjoyment and chances to buy great items. It’s hard to beat an event that has been taking place annually for over 60 years!