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    Seen & Heard: Bouley Delay

    Bouley Studio isn't open yet. Plus: Sandwich deal; Best Made rucksack; appointment at Trinity Wall Street; and how to order a picnic tote for Saturday's New Amsterdam Market.

    In the News: Cobblestoned

    They look pretty but.... Plus: Sarah Palin pokes her beehive in our business; the WSJ checks out a photography exhibit; the LMDC thinks about loosening the purse strings.

    Inside Bogardus Mansion

    I went and checked out Bogardus Mansion, the event space at 75 Murray that was recently mentioned in the Daily News. Come fall, it'll also be an art gallery—and more.

    Signs Among Us

    "I found these signs in and around Tribeca within a few short hours," writes photographer Barry Fidnick. "Most often, the signs themselves were not remarkable, but upon a closer look, many became thought-provoking."

    Seen & Heard: Pop Shop

    Let There Be Neon revisits the good old days. Plus: a potentially scamming nun; Paul Dano; two more hotels on their way; Summer Streets to close Lafayette; and a harbor-cruise deal. / 1 comment

    In the News: TC on GMA

    Plus: A decision on the Winter Garden staircase by the end of the year?; Adeline Adeline; a former WMS teacher; a cat that swims for physical therapy; and a freelance ballerina.

    The CSA Chronicles: Tomatopalooza

    This week's box of CSA goodies included all the makings for Confetti Salad, a delicious—and versatile—salad that's especially refreshing during the dog days of summer. (Plus: no cooking required.)

    The TCQ&A: “Who’s Behind ‘Rod Stuart Loves the Hamptons’?”

    Ariel Porath, whose company just got bought by Google—drinks on him tonight!—shows us around his Tribeca, including who has the best cupcakes and which hip-hop star he saw at 92YTribeca. / 2 comments

    Foto Friday

    This week: photos taken on Barclay, Greenwich, Duane, Franklin, Washington, and Warren.

    In the News: Bogardus Mansion

    New event space in a cast-iron building on Murray. Plus: unions hiring nonmembers to protest; Chinatown backs down a bit on its BID bid; Olivier Cheng rumored to be catering Chelsea Clinton's wedding; Il Matto.

    Seen & Heard: Ace Hardware Closed

    Or at least that's what people who would know are saying. Plus: slushy heaven on Canal; get $25 off—twice—at Bubble Lounge; Brick hosting the Tribeca Supper Club.

    Newsletter: July 16

    A piece of Tribeca®: Businesses named after the neighborhood • Chambers Street ghosts • CB1 unofficial minutes • Calendar • Where in Tribeca • More