This Week On The Stoop: Cell Phone Snatching, New Taperia, Chess Champs


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Here’s a look back at some stories you might have missed this week:

Henri on Fifth opened this weekend — anyone check it out yet?

• Cops are after two teens in an F train cell phone snatching.

• The low-down on Alchemy at brunch.

• One block, two nail salons to come.

Miti Miti Taperia, now open on 5th Ave, is all about sharing.

• Buildings and an organization honored for preserving the appearance of the neighborhood.

• Think you can take down a burger, a shot, and a beer in 1:13?

• The 282 Royal Panthers chess team kicked butt at the NYC championships!

• A look at the rendering for another tall building coming to 4th Avenue.

• An Area Kids location is set to become Area Yoga this spring.

• Apparently Brooklyn Central pizzeria is not for sale.

• Don’t get taken by this kidnapping scam.

• Look at all those Christmas trees that became mulch!

• What would you like to see in the former A.O.C. Bistro space?

• Definitely go check out these great comics in a local window display!

• Prospect Park’s LeFrak Center was honored with a major award.

• Finally, have any of you signed up for the new IDNYC yet?