Newsletter: July 16

Game On!Transit Trading CorporationTRANSIT TRADING HAS LEFT TRIBECA
This is the end of an era, as W. Broadway will no longer smell of cinnamon, cumin, and the like. The buyer of the two buildings plans to convert them to residential.

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courtesy Seamore'sNEW KID ON THE BLOCK: SEAMORE’S
The Brookfield Place outpost of the Seamore’s seafood chain is “an elevated and updated version of its sister locations, with a refreshed design and a brand-new menu”—including wood-fired pizzas, a raw bar, and options for pescaphobes.

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Tribeca Health & FitnessTRIBECA HEALTH & FITNESS
Come work out with us this summer! New members receive a 60-day membership for $150. Take advantage of this special anytime during July and August. Follow us @TribecaHealthandFitness. Photography by Luba Grosman. Sponsored.

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ManhattaMANHATTA IS TAKING RESERVATIONS
Danny Meyer’s Manhatta, on the 60th floor of 28 Liberty, is taking reservations for dinner. Get the first look at the menu, which is a three-course prix fixe for $78 (but at least that includes the gratuity).

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Broadway and CanalSEEN & HEARD
••• 7/12: Momofuku karaoke. Plus: “Wizardry and sorcery” school to open in FiDi; Amazon Prime discounts at Whole Foods; two possible uses for the former Grazin’ space on Reade; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers resiliency plan; the condominium going up at Canal and Greene.
••• 7/13: Zutto’s reopening date. Plus: Are changes coming to a N. Moore parking garage?; the police appear to be sticking to the crackdown on peddlers of counterfeit goods; “The Other Two” shoot; video art; Paula Cole and Bebel Gilberto concerts.
••• 7/14: Downstairs at Roman and Williams Guild. Plus: A block of Warren Street will be closed next weekend; Morgenstern’s ice cream cart in walking distance from here; spiffy new awning for Tribeca Spaces; Frenchette’s classy ashtray; the next best thing to a TC tote.
••• 7/15: The 1st Precinct steps up (before and after shots above). Plus: Google Street View cameraperson; gelato cart outside Whole Foods; no newfangled sidewalk shed for Murray Street building; concert celebrating free jazz album recorded here.

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Support by DesignSUPPORT BY DESIGN HAS CLOSED AFTER 20 YEARS
“There are no words to describe the feeling of loss,” wrote founder Linda Rowe in a farewell letter, “yet we will always remember and treasure in our hearts the memories, the squeals of joy, and laughter of the children playing in the gym.”

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11 Hubert renderingIN THE NEWS
••• 7/12: Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen bought in Tribeca (at a building developed by friends of the President). Plus: The history of 44 Walker includes a rooftop bird-and-butterfly sanctuary; massive price chop for potential Hubert single-family home (rendering above); hummus ice cream; mulling the next huge Seaport development.
••• 7/13: Brooklyn Bridge Beach to open for first time in years. Plus: Balloon art at Brookfield Place; critic dislikes expensive Wagyu sandwich; the protestors camping out at Foley Square.

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Where in Tribeca...?WHERE IN TRIBECA…?
Congratulations to Jim Smithers for correctly identifying last week’s “Where in Tribeca…?” Discover the answer for yourself.

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