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In the News: J&R Café
Um, OK. Plus: an open-house report; a meeting about Cordoba House; and the summer ritual of Mah-Jongg.
Tiny Streets: Part 3
Asha Agnish shot all of the tiny streets—a block long, maybe two—in and around Tribeca. Parts 1 and 2 have already run. Now here's part 3: Cortlandt Alley, York Street, and everyone's favorite, Staple Street. / 3 comments
In the News: Chinatown Encroaches
Should Broadway and Walker be in the Chinatown BID? Plus: Gael Greene reviews Plein Sud and Doug Liman, who has an office here, has a new TV show.
Your Opinion Counts
Thanks again to everyone who has posted a comment lately! They've been fun to read, even when they're taking the site to task. Here are a few especially notable ones....
Seen & Heard: Postcard Project
The finalists of Babesta's contest are announced. Plus: bike-rental deal; Nick Lowe and the Roches; Anaïs & I to make boys' clothes; TAMA Gallery still selling; Mysterious Bookshop event.
Tiny Streets: Part 2
Asha Agnish shot the tiny streets in and around Tribeca—the streets only locals know. Here's part 2: Catherine Lane, Elk Street, Franklin Place, and that little spur off Harrison. / 2 comments
In the News: Pier Update
Plus: Trump Soho sales report; early word on Il Matto; fancy spinning; and celebrities looking at a penthouse. / 4 comments
Newsletter: July 9
Tiny streets: part 1 • Whole Foods responds to our suggestions • Calendar • TCQ&A: Matt Lundquist • Piano artist • Carmine's • Justin Bieber
Where in Tribeca…?
A big thanks to Barry Fidnick for taking this photo. Now do your part and identify where the clock is located in the real world. [Updated with the answer.] / 1 comment
Win Tickets to Meatopia
The first person to post a comment on this post wins two tickets to Meatopia, the big barbecue event on Governors Island this Sunday. The tickets are courtesy of High Plains Bison, which will be handing out grilled bison filet steak samples and sponsoring a cook-off. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Bieber Was Here
Plus: deals at Acqua and Stella Maris; Terroir goes bananas for Riesling; and Farinella hosts an open mic night.
In the News: No Landmarking for Mosque Building
Plus: Deutsche Bank building drama; Blue Smoke in BPC; Dance New Amsterdam on the ropes; "The Zero Hour" gets reviewed; and a $3.4 million apartment sale in 66 Leonard.