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In the News: New 3WTC Design
Plus: Pick-A-Bagel temporarily closed; 88 Leonard sold; Brooklyn Bridge jackhammering; pizza truck; new steakhouse from the Five Guys guys; should Cedar Street be reversed? UPDATE: Added info on $22.5M townhouse. / 2 comments
In the News: Lions Dead?
Plus: 9/11 health-benefits boundary extended; 396 Broadway going condo; why FiDi dining is so weak; 135 William on sale; Seaport Museum officials wimp out; 70 Pine landmarked; school composting. UPDATE: Added report about big Broadway building going condo.
Roadtesting Shibumi Spa
On a reader's recommendation—and at the invitation of director Soli Davis—I went for a facial-and-reflexology session at Shibumi Spa on Leonard Street. UPDATE: Massages are also on sale through June—90 minutes for the price of 60 ($115).
In the News: Hudson River Park
Changes are afoot. Plus: Holding hands to commemorate 9/11 and writing songs about Battery Park City. When did this become the dorkiest part of Manhattan? Udpate: Added item about the BPC ice rink. / 1 comment
Introducing “Nutmegger”
I've written a novel, and it's not about Tribeca at all. I feel like I've been cheating on you.... UPDATE: You can now buy it on iTunes for an iPad or iPhone. / 4 comments
Got Guests?
If you have people coming in this summer, remember that I've done some of the work for you: the Tribeca Visitor's Guide.
In the News: Staircase Details Unanswered
Plus: Big pop-up shop in Hudson Square; Blossom Gelernter, P.S. 234's first principal, has passed away; Floyd Cardoz on North End Grill; the World Trade Center submarket; Fatty Snack kiosks.
Seen & Heard: VIP Movie Screening
Plus: Grilled cheese; firehouse rally; kids' concert (with beer); new vendors at New Amsterdam Market; cell-phone security; mailbox update.
Where in Tribeca…?
Know where this was shot? Say so in the comments. [Update: We have a winner!] / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Wooly’s Ice
Plus: Snack-a-Meal; Columbine serving dinner, sort of; Oscar Wilde at the Flea; M1-5's chef on TV; Keren Ann and Preservation Hall Jazz Band at City Winery; the disappearing mailbox. / 1 comment / Sponsored
In the News: WFC Staircase Saved
Plus: 83 Walker new-build will be "inverted"; Issey Miyake sale; actor buys on Warren; Brushstroke wine list; 9/11 museum price; kindergarten outrage; ice cream sandwiches.
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Bravo!! — Queens Girl / Catching up with Adger Cowans on his 90th birthday
Beautiful story and interview. Thank you so much for posting. It’s a privilege Learning about our artistic neighbors. Looking forward... — DSSA / Catching up with Adger Cowans on his 90th birthday
Relative to other parts of the city FiDi has comparatively little green space, let alone trees on the streets. Further,... — Heide Fasnacht / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
A lot of NIMBYism in these comments. Financial district is basically the birthplace of the skyscraper, has always been crowded,... — Cd / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
One solution to the lack of common areas and too much traffic: close streets to cars/trucks permanently, and convert them... — Ben / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
Typo: before 2010 (not 2020) — stm / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold
Before 2020, the area was still mostly office (personally I would not describe as moribund) and actually less traffic. There... — stm / City moving forward with development of 100 Gold