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From Arad to Tribeca
Lior Schapiro talks about how life here is different than in Israel, where he grew up: "I did my military service in Gaza. Central Park at night is nothing." It’s the fifth Q&A in Anojja Shah’s “I → NY” series.
Newsletter: June 23
TCQ&A: Patrick Parrish • Shibumi Spa • Help plan a restaurant • BPC lions • 37 Warren • Hudson River Park • "Unique Sweets" • Nutmegger • Much more
In the News: Lions Dead?
Plus: 9/11 health-benefits boundary extended; 396 Broadway going condo; why FiDi dining is so weak; 135 William on sale; Seaport Museum officials wimp out; 70 Pine landmarked; school composting. UPDATE: Added report about big Broadway building going condo.
Seen & Heard: Tribeca Townhomes
Plus: Greenmarket report; Nili Lotan sale; free boot camp; Jimmy Scott and Justin Vivian Bond; New Amsterdam Market calendar; course listings; Bowflex giveaway.
Roadtesting Shibumi Spa
On a reader's recommendation—and at the invitation of director Soli Davis—I went for a facial-and-reflexology session at Shibumi Spa on Leonard Street. UPDATE: Massages are also on sale through June—90 minutes for the price of 60 ($115).
In the News: Hudson River Park
Changes are afoot. Plus: Holding hands to commemorate 9/11 and writing songs about Battery Park City. When did this become the dorkiest part of Manhattan? Udpate: Added item about the BPC ice rink. / 1 comment
Help Plan a Restaurant
A prominent Tribecan has rented the Bangal Curry space on W. Broadway—but now he isn't sure what to do with it. Any suggestions? / 17 comments
Seen & Heard: “Unique Sweets”
Starring Tribeca's Paulette Goto. Plus: Dudley's Paw Dog Walkers' new name; Tribeca talks and tour at 92YTribeca; lunch challenge (five weekday lunches for $50); Walker's expansion. / 3 comments
In the News: Staircase Victory Lap
Plus: Thalassa's "meze lounge"; hostel with a catch; the Wooly; a Duane Reade that looks "like a high-end department store" coming to FiDi. Update: Added info about "Project Runway" taping. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: 37 Warren
Plus: Free paint (for a good cause); "Men in Black III"; Maxwell's menu; time-lapse WTC photography; Sarabeth's Tribeca; Raccoon Lodge; lemonade.
Introducing “Nutmegger”
I've written a novel, and it's not about Tribeca at all. I feel like I've been cheating on you.... UPDATE: You can now buy it on iTunes for an iPad or iPhone. / 4 comments