CAN YOU SPARE A MINUTE OR TWO?
Even though ’tis the giving season, I’m not going to solicit donations for the site (no, it still doesn’t make money; see the State of the Site). Instead, I need you to take this survey. I promise it’s painless and totally anonymous—even I won’t know who the respondents are. The conventional wisdom is that one should offer a prize, but that’s never motivated me. I only do surveys for sites I like, and I’m hoping that you value this site enough to donate two minutes.
ON THE “LILAC”
“I was drawn to the Lilac because of its grittiness,” says photographer Tony Larsen about the ship docked on the north side of Pier 25. “It’s the opposite of a fancy yacht.” Check out his photo essay.
POP-UP #1: JADE’S TOYBOX
The annual Jade’s Toybox pop-up shop is open at 124 Hudson. At the register, you’ll be directed to the large Advent calendar on the wall; it’s full of discounts—you get to reach in a pocket and win up to 40% off.
POP-UP #2: OHNE TITEL
The last of BOFFO Building Fashion’s series of pop-up shops has opened: It’s a very red collaboradoodle by women’s fashion brand Ohne Titel and architects Easton+Combs.
IN THE NEWS
••• 12/5: Unstable behavior. Plus: More on the death at Church and Murray; Judd Woldin; new Korean taco restaurant; “Real Wives of Tribeca”; WCBS 880.
••• 12/6: Circular lawn saved. Plus: About that missing tortoise; archaeology on Fulton Street; BPC’s tour bus nightmare; more on the plans for Pier A; Nicole Miller’s penthouse; a night at Uncle Mike’s.
••• 12/7: Studio sale at Purgatory Pie Press. Plus: More on a “Top Chef” contestant’s upcoming restaurant; test-driving Kortako; New York City Opera moving downtown; BPC tree lighting; Pick-a-Bagel temporarily closed.
TRIBECA’S BEST-KEPT LODGING SECRET
Right on Warren Street is Nicolena’s B&B, where your guests can stay in a 500-square-foot studio (right) with its own private entrance, a queen-size bed and a full-size sofabed, a full bath, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and even a kitchen. It’s $199 per night in December and $150 in January. Visit nicolenasbandb.com for more information. Sponsored by Nicolena’s B&B.
WANT TO CHECK OUT TEMPLE COURT?
There are only a few tickets left to see the building (left) before it gets rehabbed into a hotel, so buy now. Fair warning: They’re $200.
SEEN & HEARD
••• 12/5: Check out the menu at Ristorante Aglio (opening tonight, Thursday, Dec. 8). Plus: Know any good foreigners?; Girello adds to its menu; Luke’s Lobster delivers.
••• 12/7: Chipotle coming very soon. Plus: School zoning meeting tonight; art installation at Tribeca Issey Miyake; update on Aamanns/Copenhagen.