The self-defense system was developed in the Israeli Defense Forces, and now it's also used for fitness. You, too, can learn the "Superman punch."
Plus: The new salon at the Roxy Hotel; dancers photographed around the neighborhood; "Surface Resonance" show; two commercial shoots this week.
"Beautiful color begins with healthy hair" is the motto of the new Fourteenjay salon on Jay Street, founded by three partners with ties to Aveda (and one of whom is a longtime Tribeca resident).
Plus: Ferry operator and routes announced; the history of 108-110 Franklin; Blackstones salon to open this month; Smorgasburg will return to the South Street Seaport, but inside this time.
Just two years after opening his first salon, Roman Kusayev has a second one, in Tribeca. The focus is on hair (including treatments and extensions), makeup, and eyebrows, and it will soon offer morning blowouts.
Plus: Checking in on the Pakistan Tea House reboot; retro jazz at Evening Bar; progress at 56 Leonard; views of 4 World Trade Center slowly disappearing behind 3 World Trade Center. / 1 comment
"The surprise is that even as Tribeca has grown so much, it has still remained a community of families," says Lance Lappin, who founded the Lance Lappin Salon with his wife, Ivy, back in 1985. They've lived here since around that time, too. / 6 comments
Plus: Tokyo Bay has been closed for some work; SoulCycle benefit for Bogardus Plaza; nail salon moved across the street; is BMCC off limits?
Plus: By Suzette crêperie closed because of flooding; inside the 100 Barclay penthouse; Nike shoot today; Lyons Den Power Yoga's new kids' program.
Plus: Ed and Christy and Brian and Kelly; a Tribecan had Pantone invent a color for her; an uncouth trainer; Battery Park City Authority approves financials and filings it didn't read; ad agency with a cool terrace. / 1 comment
Plus: Zucker's is opening a third location; charging stations at Gotan; new salon on Church Street is open; Cornell printmaking students' show at Front Art Space. / 2 comments
Plus: The menu and a rendering for City Vineyard at Pier 26; Chambers and Hudson in the late 19th century; fitness instructor Taryn Toomey on how to cope with fashion week. / 8 comments
Very sad about the destruction of Upper Room. As the linked article notes, this sets a very bad precedent. There... — Marcus / In the News: Battery Park City courtyard is demolished
They're an entirely gluten free bakery so maybe that's a good enough USP for people to come — Max / Sonder has closed all its locations, including Duane Street Hotel
"PLUS a heard a rumor that the upstairs tenants had been cleared out so" - isn't there a story here?... — Heide Fasnacht / Action at the old Tribeca Tavern
FYI JUMBO-sized rats jumping from the Meadow Lane trash piles and overflowing/unclosed trash containers on Harrison St to the underside... — Lhansell / Meadow Lane opens on Friday
Hi! Any update on when the pizza place is set to open? Tribeca needs more pizza!!! :) — K / Seen & Heard: Slice shop for Chambers
Not only is pedestrian traffic less than robust - there are several other bagel locations nearby. I wish Modern well,... — Gary / Sonder has closed all its locations, including Duane Street Hotel
That's the amazing Jonas Wood house, built in 1804, and moved from 314 Washington St. First owners were buying a... — Bruce Gomes / Townhouse Peeping: 25 Harrison Street