The shop opens today at 81 Greene Street, (646) 942-7042.
"Now we're seeing a return to pre-9/11 rents," which were about $500,000 a year for a 3,500- to 4,000-square-foot space on Greene Street.
An additional space was later established at 121 Greene Street.
Moss on Greene Street has taken the space next door.
In addition, performance art may be seen throughout the day at the alternative space at 45 Greene Street.
Work on the interior of the new store, at 114 Greene Street, began about a month ago.
Greene Street has an exceptionally deep wine list with a wide range of prices and a changing selection available by the glass.
Or take a stroll on Greene Street and look in the store windows.
The center had just moved to larger quarters from its old space on Greene Street.
Much of the action revolves around 212 Greene Street, where many characters live or work.