Citi Field
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- Following a report from The Wall Street Journal, Citigroup claims that it will not withdraw its $400 million sponsorship of the new Mets Stadium. [Bloomberg]
- City business and development might be suffering, but André Balazs is tiling the floors of his Standard Hotel with pennies. [NYO]
- As the reconstruction of the High Line continues, the MTA and Related Companies agree to delay the development of the Hudson Yards. [NYT]
- On August 1, the Cipriani Group will cease operation of the Rainbow Room. [BizBash]
- In September 2010, Fashion Week will move from Bryant Park to Lincoln Center. [BizBash]
- Hawaiian Tropic Zone will close this Sunday for renovations that will open up the street-level space for a retail tenant. [Eater]
- Although Chris Cannon foresees that 10 to 15 percent of well-known restaurants will close this year, the restaurateur is planning to open Marea in April. [NYT]
- Philippe Chow is looking to open a Beverly Hills location of his eponymous eatery. [NYP]
- Yet another reporter reviews the Rainbow Room, damning the venue as "the biggest rip-off in town," "an embarrassment," and "long overdue for a face-lift." [NYDN]
- Chef Floyd Cardoz reveals that the owners of Tabla on Madison Square Park are looking to open an offshoot of the popular Indian restaurant. [TONY]
- Terrence Brennan is planning to launch a pizza, tapas, and wine bar concept in neighborhoods across the city. [NYMag]
- For Frank Bruni, the Plaza's Oak Room restaurant has "a first-rate wine list" and "aptly pampering service," but is "more looker than performer." [NYT]
- Adam Platt may not like the location or the setting at Shang, but thinks it's "refreshing to see the arrival of an experienced and talented chef who’s not afraid to reach for the stars." [NYMag]
- And Danyelle Freeman shares her take on Shang's chef Susur Lee, who she thinks is "too clever for his own good." [NYDN]
- At 10 Downing, Jay Cheshes proclaims that the menu is too confusing, but the setting is enhanced by "an awfully showy, if wildly impressive, collection of modern art on its walls." [TONY]
