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    Is the Battle for North Cove Marina Over?

    The Battery Park City Authority all but told local resident and all-around beloved guy Michael Fortenbaugh that he's out. A rally is being held Monday at 6 p.m. / 22 comments

    New Kid on the Block: Gotan

    Serving breakfast, lunch, and third-wave coffee, Gotan has opened in the Pécan space. "Nothing is pre-made," says co-founder Arnon Magal. / 2 comments

    Seen & Heard: Gotan Café Is Open

    Plus: Neighbors rally against bar on Warren; new items added to Community Board 1 Tribeca Committee agenda; chocolate bread.

    Here Come the Holidays

    These folks can make the season extra jolly, with spirited Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations and wonderful gift ideas. / Sponsored

    Loft Peeping: Camilla Vest Nielsen

    Steven Alan's blog featured the Tribeca loft of Goods We Love co-founder Camilla Vest Nielsen. The Danish design was to be expected—the rope swing, not so much.

    In the News: The Royal Visit

    Plus: Good, cheap Chinatown massages; reimagining Christmas decor at Shinola; affordable housing in Lower Manhattan; Katie Holmes, extravagant cupcake tipper.

    Seen & Heard: Danish Design Pop-Up

    Plus: Soup and salad at Baked; 56 Leonard and 30 Park Place from afar; Simeon Lagodich art show; World Trade Center mall update; Bogardus Plaza renovation timeline; Room to Grow event.

    In the News: Lunch at Little Park

    Plus: Many tenants announced for World Trade Center mall; Sheldon Silver's ethical laxity; more on the North Cove Marina abstention; Just Salad. / 2 comments

    Loft Peeping: Lora & JJ Appleton

    The New York Times featured the Tribeca apartment of Lora and JJ Appleton: She's a founder of the kinder Modern gallery, he's a musician, and they have a five-year-old son, Willem. / 2 comments

    Seen & Heard: Lunch at Da Claudio

    Plus: Your own building in gingerbread; Dirty Bird wants a beer-and-wine license; toy and clothing drive; frozen yogurt and cell phones. / 3 comments

    Newsletter: Dec. 8

    Pier 26 Estuarium • Househunting with Bob Dylan • Best of 2014 Survey • Landmarks Reversal • North Cove Marina • Gourmet Garage • 460 Washington • Celeb Tweets • More

    In the News: City Withdraws Landmarks Plan

    Plus: North Cove Marina remains in limbo; the crappy state of N. Moore Street; Collister Street rooftop addition-to-an-addition; Northern Tiger forecast; royals arriving tomorrow; Seaport tower unlikely to move south. / 5 comments