SURAM IS OPEN
I will get in their this week; in the meantime, Suram, the Japanese concept from the Friedmans folks, has opened on Greenwich just south of North Moore in Independence Plaza. More here.
NEW STOREFRONT FOR 134 READE
I’ve had a few questions about 134 Reade — the former Forgione space just west of Morgan’s. (Thanks to M. and C. for the photos.) From the bit I have learned asking around, it is just the landlord making improvements to the site. He gutted it in 2024.
SARABETH’S HAS CLOSED TWO OTHER LOCATIONS
Sarabeth’s, which closed its Tribeca location two years ago (Ludico Tribeca is coming soon in that spot) has closed its Park Avenue South and Greenwich Village locations. They still have the Upper West Side, which opened in 1981, and Central Park South.
ICYMI, REI SOHO IS CLOSED
A bit far afield, but still, after the closure of Tent & Trails, this was the next best thing. The REI flagship on Houston and Lafayette closed at the end of July. It was not a surprise — they made the announcement last October — but it was still a sad moment for retail. The Times had a story on the funeral services. If that store couldn’t make it…