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    Foto Friday

    This week: photos taken on Gold, West, West Broadway, and Hudson

    Taste of Tribeca Tip #9: There’s More Than One Way to Slice a Tomato

    Macao Trading Co.'s executive chef, E. Chewy Cereceres, shares tips for making chicken breasts moist and coping with tiny (but delicious) Sweet 100 tomatoes.

    Oliver Allen: He Wrote the Book on Tribeca

    The Tribeca Trib's history columnist talks about his life, his work (including a new book), moving to Tribeca in 1982, and his efforts to help Duane Park—for which he's being honored on May 6.

    Newsletter: Apr. 23

    Inside Let There Be Neon • TOAST • This week in Tribeca • Behind the scenes at Taste of Tribeca • A rollicking TCQ&A • Frozen pie on a stick • More

    Where in Tribeca…?

    If you think you know where I took this photo, share your answer in the comments. Don't do it for me. Do it for the children. [Now updated with the answer] / 2 comments

    In the News: Teardrop Park South

    Plus: The New York Times on Thirty Days NY • CB1 committee opposes kindergarten plan for Spruce Street School • Fulton to get a bunch of chain restaurants

    Calendar: April 23–May 17

    This weekend: TOAST, the Tribeca Open Artist Studio Tour; Tribeca Film Festival "Drive-In" at World Financial Center; "Stanley's Party," a new kids' musical; Earth Day crafts; "Tim Barbers Mystery Night"; Dyan Cannon and James Coco; and much more

    The TCQ&A: “I Buy ‘Play-Date Punch’ at Chambers Street Wines”

    Sugar-loving fashionista (that's the name of her blog) Paulette Goto answers questions about her Tribeca—including where she dances on tables and how she gets the soles of her feet as soft as a baby's ass. / 5 comments

    Meet the Artists of Tribeca

    At last year's Tribeca Open Studio Artist Tour—which runs Friday through Monday—I remember wondering as I rang the first buzzer: What if I feel trapped? What if I hate the work? What if he tries to sell me his art? / 1 comment

    In the News: Brooklyn Bridge Work

    Plus: No stop sign at Greenwich and Duane • Ciao Bella returns • TFF party • Aaron Sanchez scores a book deal • Plein Sud to open next month • Ed Burns's favorite lasagna / 4 comments

    Taste of Tribeca: Behind the Scenes

    The folks organizing Taste of Tribeca—the May 15 event benefiting P.S. 150 and P.S. 234—invited me to sit in on their meeting this morning, and I have to say, I had no idea how much work goes into the event.

    Seen & Heard: Frozen Pie on a Stick

    That's right: frozen pie on a stick. Plus: Janeane Garofalo comes to the 'hood • Duane Park and Bogardus Garden • Vestry Wines events • A solicitation for Mother's Day gift ideas / 1 comment