Inexpensive lodging has finally come to the West Village; The NY Times reports on 113 Jane Street's latest incarnation: The Jane, which is offering up rooms for under 100 bucks. The catch? The hotel's rooms are 50-square-feet...but for a double-digit price tag in that zip code, it's not too shabby. Plus the owners also run the Bowery and Maritime Hotels, so they know what they're doing and have equipped each room with a/c, a flat......

Even after only being open since October, Dell'Anima, the brainchild of some Babbo and Del Posto alums, is already tough to get into. Sure, it's partially because it's a small space, with seating for just over forty, but it's also due to the cozy, warm and inviting atmosphere, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and for the delicious rustic Italian fare. Grab yourself one of the six seats in the open kitchen and watch Chef Gabriel Thompson......

The results are in for the 2007 Design Awards from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) New York Chapter. The jury, composed of notable architects and designers from around the world, reunited for a public symposium and discussion panel last night at the Center for Architecture. The judging criteria were defined as "Quality of design; resolution of the program or idea; and innovation, thoughtfulness, and technique." The following list includes only the highest award......

Crime occurs in all neighborhoods, but residents on Jane Street are surprised at a string of thefts in their Greenwich Village enclave. The NY Sun reports a concerned citizen fliered some doorways with the message, "Attention Neighbors: There is a Thief/Vandal Targeting Jane Street," alleging "two car break-ins, wheels stolen from another, and a front door with cracked glass." It's the end of the world! However, the NYPD says only the stolen wheels (44 Jane......

Fashion week is in full swing in New York, celebrating the irritatingly recurring time of year that all of the self-congratulatory super-socialites take the opportunity to stop patting themselves on the back and pat each other for awhile.  Last night, Betsy Johnson took the opportunity to share the limelight with the Great-Uncle of Glam, John Cale, the founding member of the Velvet Underground, to celebrate the release of his new record, "HoboSapiens." For anybody mystified......

Since there's nothing as bracingly refreshing as being reminded that we live in the greatest yet craziest city in the world: Studio apartments are now costing over $1 million in some parts of Manhattan. The New York Times devoted a Sunday Real Estate feature to the phenomenon, which is being led by the Richard Meier-designed condo apartments at 165 Charles Street (studios at $1.2-1.325 million, for around 700 square feet, with a 13 square foot......

The insanely contentious wrangling between James Gandolfini and HBO over his salary may be coming to the a close: Bill Carter of the Times reports that both sides will probably drop their suits. This whole mess is like watching two babies fight. Yes, they are talented babies, and, yes, there are serious financial implications for both parties, but come on. That they are describing the negotiations as being like war is lame: "Executives on both......