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In the News: Global Marketplace for the South Street Seaport
Only the best in souvenir keychains! Plus: Jack's Stir-Brew reopening; Pier A dispute resolved; Hudson flood.
First Impressions: The Lotus Room at Tamarind Tribeca
The fancy Indian restaurant Tamarind Tribeca has turned a private dining room into a lunch and tea spot serving dosas, wraps, vegetable burgers, and more. Here's a report.
Seen & Heard: 56 Leonard Is Shaping Up
Plus: 15 Leonard going up fast; The Greek goes Greco-Indian; new light artwork in the Fulton subway station; Gurhan jewelry update; Le Restaurant adds a night; "Where in Tribeca...?" answer.
Dance with Miss Rachel’s 2014 Classes Are Now Enrolling
Find out why Dance with Miss Rachel's first season in Tribeca sold out—and enroll before it's too late. Who else has professional instructors and live piano accompaniment? / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Murray Street Mess Cleaned Up
Plus: Flywheel Sports taking reservations; tree-lighting ceremony at Maxwell's; Warren Street conversion; 1WTC wailing comments.
In the News: Peck Slip Park
Plus: The lights at Hudson River Park; Battery Park City Authority ditching geothermal system.
Newsletter: Dec. 2
The Wailing of One World Trade Center • Reflections on the City (Part 5) • The Seaport Ice Rink • Four Seasons Details • Chase Manhattan Plaza • The Season's Must-Give Tote • More
Totes Awesome!
Obviously this is the best tote ever, designed specifically so you can lord over everyone else in the Whole Foods checkout lines. You can even get them in different colors, one for each of your personalities. Available through Dec. 31. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: The Seaport’s Ice Rink
Plus: Photos of the reopened Chase Manhattan Plaza; Playing Mantis event to benefit typhoon victims; Brookfield Place ice rink back in service; Where in Tribeca...? / 4 comments
The Wailing of One World Trade Center
"Have you ever heard from neighbors about the wailing World Trade Center?" emailed Kenny Cummings. "It's unmistakable and very chilling." / 11 comments
In the News: Chase Manhattan Plaza Is Finally Reopened
Plus: European Wax Center confirmed; 44 Laight analysis; Tribeca girl protests SeaWorld at the Thanksgiving parade.