NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: TERRA
“It’s meant to be a very casual way of eating,” says chef Roberto Passon of Terra, his new wine bar and restaurant. “You come have a glass of wine, order a bite or two, maybe have more wine, then something bigger to eat.” Take a look around (including at the menu).
“IF YOU WANT TO LEARN ABOUT WINE, YOU NEED TO DRINK IT”
Why join Frankly Wines‘s Well Edited Wine Club? 1) Your book club needs more interesting wine. 2) Discover wines you never knew you needed. 3) You want to learn? You need to drink! 4) You get thirsty, and your friends get thirsty. 5) It’s $50 a month, including sales tax, for two-to-four bottles selected by us. Good stuff. Fun stuff. Stuff we really like…. Plus: Free delivery below Canal, or of course you can swing by and pick it up. Billing is monthly, and three- and six-month pre-paid options are also available (they’re a great gift idea). The full details are here or call 212-346-9544. Sponsored.
BANKSY IN TRIBECA
The famous street artist Banksy created a tribute to 9/11 on Staple Street, drawing hordes of people. Yay or meh?
IN THE NEWS
••• 10/14: Thirty-story building proposed for Varick. Plus: The “Tribeca mom” stereotype; most dangerous places (in the movies); 1 Chase Manhattan Plaza; Moishe Mana’s Tribeca West in Jersey City.
••• 10/15: Photos of 4 World Trade Center. Plus: Alleged sexual assault at Southbridge Towers; childcare chain rents at Brookfield Place; South Street skyscraper.
••• 10/16: Take that, Banksy. Plus: Candy thief leaves baby behind; steakhouse stabbing; crossing guards to go unfunded; Khe-Yo and Mangez Avec Moi; Aether boutique; another hotel in FiDi.
THROUGH SUNDAY ONLY: A HOME DECOR POP-UP SHOP
If you like browsing quirky home-design shops, you’ll definitely want to check out Cullen Montgomery, a pop-up opened by Christina Callahan and Sarah Callahan Zusi, sisters who named the enterprise after their grandmothers. You’ll find home accessories, artworks, furniture, and more. Much of it is vintage, and all of it has personality. Located at 110 Duane, the shop is open through Sunday only, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sponsored.
NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: FRONT ART SPACE
Tribecans Leticia Ortega and Dionisio Cortes have opened “the smallest art gallery in New York,” on Chambers Street, in what used to be a souvenir kiosk. It’s just 48 square feet, but the inaugural show has 26 works by 11 artists.
SEEN & HEARD
••• 10/14: Church Publick is opening tonight or tomorrow. Plus: The Bigger Place has rebranded as Mariachi’s; (Tribeca) Canvas update; mystery at Laight and Washington solved; a good omen at the Chambers construction; Moonquake shoot.
••• 10/15: Home decor pop-up shop. Plus: Seaport residents to toss water into the East River; Tribeca Grand’s billiards table; new blood at Maslow 6.
••• 10/16: Sweetgreen update. Plus: Win two tickets to Aaron Neville at the BMCC Performing Arts Center; what the “Moonquake” film shoot really is; police meeting; Gurhan opening date clarification.
LOFT PEEPING: MICHAEL & CHRISTINA HIRTENSTEIN
It’s three floors at One York, combined from five units, with a closet to die for (and some marvelous quotes/anecdotes). How do you look in gold?