The Dirt: Word on the Street

Posted by The Downtown Diaries on February 25, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Scott Sartiano and Richie Akiva’s transformation of the old Nells/Plumm spot is almost complete.  Steve Lewis gave Chichi212 a tour. Apparently is going to be a game changer.  Def looking forward to seeing it *cough cough Steve* [Chichi212] Kenmare isn’t even open yet, but word on the street is it’s already in trouble with the … Continue reading →

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Toughest Door in Town. ETA TBD.

Posted by The Downtown Diaries on June 24, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Last week I mentioned that Richie Akiva and Scott Sartiano of 1Oak and Butter fame bought the old Plumm Space. Well what Noel Ashman’s next move you ask? To open the most exclusive place in town – and not 2009 exclusive but 1998 exclusive. Bringin it back!Photo: Patrick McMullan NY Mag reports: Ashman will open … Continue reading →

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Scott Sartiano and Richie Akiva buy the old Plumm Space

Posted by The Downtown Diaries on June 15, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Welp, that didn’t take long. Partners Scott Sartiano and Richie Akiva, who own 1Oak and Butter, are taking over the old Plumm Space. Page Six quotes, “Scott and Richie bought the space but don’t know yet what they want to do with it. They still have to finalize some details before the deal is complete, … Continue reading →

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