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    Teardrop Park South Unveiled

    Battery Park City's half-acre Teardrop Park South finally opened today, and as you can see from the photos, it's quite pretty (despite the rain).

    Seen & Heard: MTA Union Protests

    ...and Duane Street residents are ticked off. Plus: Teardrop Park South opens tomorrow, Takahachi Bakery delayed, rare Federico Fellini movie, spa deals, Mondo Cane exhibit, and a Hula Hoop contest—for adults, too! / 1 comment

    In the News: Art Truck

    Plus: Danny Meyer rumor gets a Shake Shack demurral • Man accused of burgling Amanda Peet acquitted • Crossing guards coming to three West Street intersections • Meeting for P.S. 234 waitlistees / 1 comment

    Cristina Dos Santos on Your Bed

    With her new line of sheets, Cristina Dos Santos is officially one step closer to becoming Martha Stewart than the rest of us are.

    Seen & Heard: Sasha Wolf Gallery

    Sasha Wolf Gallery is moving to Chelsea. Plus: A rumor that the Spotted Pig/Breslin folks are also coming to BPC, a chat with the woman who runs the Fulton Stall Market, Tribeca Dental Studio deal, and Park Place finally gets paved.

    Taste of Tribeca: The Menu

    What some of the participating restaurants will be serving at the event. Remember, each ticket gets you six tastes, so start making your lists.... Plus: Recapping the chefs' tips.

    Recent Comments: Telling It Like It Is!

    People have often asked me whether this site gets many comments, and I say no, but that I don't take it personally because I'm not much of a commenter on other sites, so why should I expect others to be different? But lately there's been a surge in comments....

    Seen & Heard: More on Danny Meyer

    Someone who would know confirms that he's negotiating in BPC • Archipelago moves out • Bubby's in Williams-Sonoma • Saluggi's launches brunch • Veuve Clicquot base-wine tasting at New York Vintners / 1 comment

    Foto Friday

    Yeah, so it's not Friday—call 311 and file a complaint. This week: Photos taken on Frankfort, West Broadway, Reade, and Lispenard.

    Tribeca in 1852

    I was researching about the College Place sign in the last "Where in Tribeca...?" post when I came across a most excellent 1852 map from the David Rumsey Historical Collection. Prepare to lose an hour or two—and to shed a tear for what used to be Hudson Park.

    Newsletter: May 9

    (Reposting of the May 7 newsletter) Sora Lella deal • Personal-styling services • Muscle Maker Grill • Taste of Tribeca Tip: Ward III • More

    In the News: Mosque Façade

    Plus: Steven Sclaroff in T Magazine; what Marc Forgione eats in a week; Amanda Peet's accused burglar on trial; Riverhouse update; G.I. Joe Short-Film Festival