Newsletter: June 13

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: BLUEMERCURY
The first Bluemercury beauty store south of the West Village carries brands such as Chanel, La Mer, Bobbi Brown, and Trish McEvoy, and it also offers facials, brow styling, and other spa treatments. Take a look around.

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CB1 TRIBECA COMMITTEE: THE UNOFFICIAL MINUTES (JUNE)
Discussed at Community Board 1’s Tribeca Committee last week: Sushi chef Eiji Ichimura (above right) is leaving the Bouley empire and striking out on his own; Sole di Capri had big aspirations for a sidewalk cafe; David Bouley showed up to talk about Bouley Botanical; a bar we’ll be hearing about next month.

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CRAB NIGHTS ARE BACK AT THE HIDEAWAY
For 10 years now, Maryland Blue Crab Nights at The Hideaway have been serving up summer tradition. The authentic Chesapeake-style crabs are served every Sunday and Monday, all summer long. Paired with a great selection of beers, wines, and cocktails, this experience is a must for first-timers and pros alike! 185 Duane St., 212-334-5775, thehideawaynyc.com. Sponsored.

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SEEN & HEARD
••• 6/9: Nude York City (above). Plus: Zesty new brickwork at the Roxy; the Battery Park City Authority decides to pass on public commenting; preliminary design for one of the new buildings at Chambers and Church; one-day Alexander Hamilton exhibit; physical therapy facility.
••• 6/10: Inside 56 Leonard. Plus: Pakistan Tea House is a bit unsteady; the musical swings at Brookfield Place; the name of Ichimura’s forthcoming restaurant; Joe Coffee at the new Cadillac showroom.
••• 6/11: The way Warren was. Plus: Aahar Indian Cuisine is open; Pakistan Tea House took another day off; interesting wall at 110 Chambers; 2,200 signatures on petition to increase local representation at the Battery Park City Authority.
••• 6/12: Liberty Park progress. Plus: How the St. Nicholas church is shaping up; a peek inside the Tommie hotel; early morning hours at the post office; wellness-themed coworking space; WeWork and the Fulton Center.

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IN THE NEWS
••• 6/9: First look at the new Park Row tower. Plus: Controversial FiDi arcade plan update; the Obamas’ landlords bought on Greenwich Street; Downtown Connection funding; former NBA player Jason Williams lives here; Tiger beer pop-up.
••• 6/10: The city’s best fries (above). Plus: Tribeca mom on the rampage; Rent the Runway showroom; Baked is stocking a new condo’s private “patisserie”; plans for a new museum on Liberty Island.
••• 6/12: Cyclist killed on West Street. Plus: City panel’s crane recommendations include black boxes like the Tribeca crane had; new buyer at Franklin Place condo is suing over the brick-wall view; 111 Murray over the years.

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WHERE IN TRIBECA…?
Congratulations to Robert Ripps for correctly identifying last week’s Where in Tribeca…? Click the link to discover the answer for yourself.

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WELCOME TO TWEEBECA: SPECIAL CELEBRITY EDITION!
You’ve been spotted, Kanye West! You too, Dave Matthews! Sarah Jessica Parker! John Cameron Mitchell! Mandy Patinkin! And many more….

 

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