Yesterday, the odd news about the NYPD's arrest of three men involved with an egg-shaped submarine near the Queen Mary 2, off the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, revealed that a Brooklyn artist was behind the whole benign operation. Police Commissioner called artist Duke Riley's stunt "marine mischief," adding that the "creative craft of three adventuresome individuals" did "not pose any terrorist threat." more ›

Nelson Blue -- billing itself as New York's first New Zealand pub, their menu features everything from New Zealand lamb and in skewer, chop, and curry formats, to Tasman Bay Paddle Crabcakes, to something known as Gado Gado Salad. Opens today. 233-235 Front Street, at Peck Slip. 212-346-9090. more ›

For years the seaport area has been undergoing changes – from the closing of the fish market to the restoration of landmark buildings to the boom in residential development to the redesign of Peck Slip. more ›

+ This endless Stephen Colbert painting is pretty amusing-- unless the Stephen Colbert madness has already ended, in which case it's just sad. more ›

+ And check out the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum this week. Because of National Design Week, it's free! more ›

After the Belle & Sebastian show at Battery Park on Tuesday we stumbled, sunburnt and parched to the South Street Seaport. Near the sleek Bin No. 220 on Front Street, Jeremy's Ale House, or Safe House, as one banner reads, will never be mistaken for a wine bar. Or even a bar with wine glasses. more ›

According to A Voce, (pictured) spring comes this week when the 100-seat expansion opens and we can sip near beautiful (and fragrant) lemon trees. Though the place has gotten mixed reviews, we're not casting our vote until we have a glass of wine in the back. Clearly, we're pro-spring. more ›

Gothamist recently visited the new East Village offshoot of Quartino -- the original location is down near the South Street Seaport. This location is the Bottega Organica: more ›