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    In the News: Park51 Sues

    Plus: BPC security guards reassigned; FiDi bracing for post–9/11 memorial boom; doll exhibit at downtown museum.

    Progress Report: Northern Tribeca

    It's time once again to take stock of what's in the works. First up: Franklin Street and north, including fresh updates on the motorcycle club, Morimoto's restaurant, and French shirtmaker Xoos. 3/22 UPDATE: Xoos opening 3/24, Lolë in "a month or two." 3/24 UPDATE: Grown & Sewn is moving to Franklin. 3/25 UPDATE: Added Johnny's Cuts.

    Seen & Heard: Gigino

    Plus: Japan earthquake relief cookies and event; eXerBlast video; Blaue Gans's outdoor seating.

    Newsletter: Mar. 21

    R 20th Century's retrospective • Condo unstalled • Church not coming to Franklin • Liberty rentals? • Seaport plans • Columbine's move • Field trip: MOFA • What's up this week • 12 Tweets of Tribeca • More

    What’s Up This Week

    Dream sequences, Dan Savage, Paula Cole, Gen X heroes, and botany are some of the highlights on this week’s agenda.

    Seen & Heard: Don Hill’s

    It lives! Plus: Pan-Asian in Greenwich South; Soho Rep discount; affordable-housing survey; Kanlo teahouse. / 2 comments

    In the News: Seaport Plans

    Plus: Bethenny Frankel appears to steal a cab; apartment with private pool drops price; Michael White rumor; arrest in gay beating; MommyPoppins.

    R Is for Retrospective

    R 20th Century is celebrating 10 years in Tribeca with an exhibit of the owners' favorite pieces. It's gorgeous stuff.

    Photo Safari: It’s Raining Plastic

    This week: Photos taken on W. Broadway, Duane, Desbrosses (I think), and in Finn Square.

    Sad Tidings

    Glad Tidings Tabernacle, the church that had been planning on moving to Franklin St., may not be staying in Tribeca after all.

    Condo Unstalled?

    The evidence, such as it is, points to the old Janovic building being revived. / 4 comments

    Seen & Heard: Beach Volleyball

    Plus: Rickie Lee Jones; raw restaurant rumor; Columbine's new set-up; Mom's Night Out at Moomah; Finn Square 9/11 sculpture; Peace & Love expansion.