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Pop-Up: Libra Leather
Mitch Alfus, a.k.a. "the Leather King," has been sourcing skins from all around the world since 1972. His pop-up shop has clothing, pillows, bags, and more.
New Kid on the Block: Jack Erwin
Shopping for a nice pair of men's dress shoes can be frustrating. They're often jaw-droppingly expensive, drunk on trends, or shoddily made. Enter Jack Erwin....
Heaven for Foodies Now Open at Brookfield Place
Hudson Eats is an upscale dining terrace overlooking the Hudson River featuring fast-casual concepts from 14 chef-driven eateries. / Sponsored
CB1 Tribeca Committee: The Unofficial Minutes (November 2014)
Discussed at this month’s meeting: Variances requested by the developer of 100 Franklin; the noise and inconvenience of Church Street Tavern's basement club; 11 Sixth Avenue atrium; karaoke bar liquor license. / 5 comments
Seen & Heard: Map of Tribeca Businesses in 1986
Plus: Little Park is serving weekday breakfast; amusing video from David Weeks Studio; painting 56 Leonard; Adoro Lei pizzeria; proposed noise pollution report; Baked event. / 3 comments
In the News: Silencing the Clocktower
Plus: Steven Alan sample sale; politicians on proposed Seaport tower; White Street reviewed again; DJ Spooky profile; green roof on Greenwich Street; 50 West update; another 1WTC tenant.
When Hollywood Royalty Came to Visit
The third excerpt from artist Rob Mango's entertaining memoir, "100 Paintings," stars a trio of famous personalities: Martin Scorsese, Isabella Rossellini, and Ingrid Bergman. / 3 comments
Home Design Shop Opening on Washington Street
The original store is in Atlanta, and there's a second in Charleston. Expect European antiques, repurposed objects, lighting, and much more.
Newsletter: Nov. 13
New Kid on the Block: Baked • Pecan Has Closed • The Fulton Center Finally Opened • Gentrification Snapshots • New Fast-Food Restaurants • Pier A • 1WTC Window Washers • More
In the News: White Street Conversion
Plus: The Fulton Center, explained; another White Street restaurant review; the proposed development of the St. John’s Terminal.
An Acrophobe’s Worst Nightmare
Two window cleaners are stuck at the 69th floor of 1 World Trade Center.