Author Archives rss

    Rummaging the Past

    A bunch of old real-estate brochures are now available online, and many are in Tribeca. They make for a fascinating glimpse into the way things used to be. / 1 comment

    Tribeca Goes Gaga

    Tribeca's hottest party burst into white-hot flame the other night when none other than Lady Gaga popped by Duane Park to hang out and sing a little Gershwin. / 11 comments

    Suggestion Box: Whole Foods Tribeca

    Let's try something new! What do you wish Whole Foods would do differently? When we're done I'll email our suggestions over to the manager. / 26 comments

    Wickiworld: Bells Are Ringing

    Ceramicist Lai Montesca has created a site-specific installation of bells and chimes at Re:Creative on Chambers. “In Buddhist thought, sounding chimes or bells summons the soul," she says. "I hope for nothing less."

    Foto Friday

    This week: Photos taken on Murray, Duane, West Broadway, and Chambers. / 4 comments

    Seen & Heard: Two New Shops

    Nirvana International and Mauri opening Saturday and Monday, respectively. Plus: Downtown Dance Factory's new classes; Just Scandinavian discount; new Khushi scrub; Over the Rhine and Paula Cole; and have you see this dog? / 1 comment

    In the News: Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Yum.... Plus: What's going on with 5 Beekman; a look at the construction on the Fulton Street Transit Center; a comedian who eats a lot of sugar; yet another farmer's market for the Seaport area.

    New Pop-Up: CsillaWear

    Designer Csilla Somogyi of CsillaWear is taking over 9 N. Moore for a time. Originally from Hungary—her name is pronounced chee-lah—Csilla has also lived in Africa, Mexico, and Texas, and her designs certainly have a global feel.

    Where in Tribeca…?

    Post your guesses in the comments. Please! UPDATE: We have a winner! The answer is posted. / 1 comment

    Newsletter: June 18

    Inside 5 Beekman • Tribeca on sale • Takahachi Bakery • TCQ&A: Meredith Gonzalez • Wickiworld • Empty storefronts • Protest protest • More

    Seen & Heard: Il Matto Opening Date

    Plus: Dylan Prime discount for the neediest cases; Maslow 6 party; a report on the TAMA sale; John Allan's Father's Day discount; Quality Burger debuts.

    In the News: James Franco

    The actor's first art show will be at the Clocktower Gallery. Plus: two buildings back from the dead; a chair at Karkula; CB1 gets threatening calls; Yankees plaque; Drake concert turns into a near riot; and BPC ground rent negotiations.