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Takahachi Bakery’s Soft Opening Is Today
Still upset about Bouley Bakery closing? Takahachi Bakery, which soft-opens today, might be just what you need to ease the pain. Besides all manner of breads and pastries, many with a Japanese touch, the bakery will serve sandwiches, salads, soups, and even homemade ice cream. / 6 comments
Seen & Heard: Diddy Date
Plus: The Guillotine; Rosario's Kitchen closes; Bit'z Kids coupon; liquor licenses for MaryAnn's and Plein Sud; Tribeca Grand film screenings; bidding adieu to Alicia Kachmar, who crocheted this adorable s'more, and summer options for kids. Plus: Win panties. / 1 comment
New Favorite Thing
After catching an unfortunate glimpse in the mirror, I decided to ban cookies from my life—which will last until I'm next in the vicinity of this little bit of irresistibleness. / 2 comments
In the News: “Sex Cave” Lawsuit
Keeping it classy on Reade Street! Plus: What yesterday's rezoning announcement means; Eamonn's reopens; new hotel next to WTC; Liberty Luxe and Green; Poets House paean; the Big Toot.
Seen & Heard: Northern Tribeca Rezoning
Plus: Otte sale, Tribeca Treats loyalty cards, Roseanne Cash coming to City Winery, and Pasanella and Son's white wine. / 1 comment
In the News: Bowling Tribeca
...in Times Square. Plus: Changes at the Embassy Suites retail arcade-tunnel thing; FDNY unconcerned about fuel tanks in 50 Hudson catching fire; Plein Sud vs. food cart; "4-D" map of downtown; W hotel opening date; $5.4M condo sale.
Seen & Heard: Raimo Refurbished
But what will the space become? Plus: Plein Sud liquor license update, Alycea Ungaro's new alignment mat, and Babesta's young shutterbugs. / 3 comments
Progress Report: Restaurants in the Works
If I have a hard time keeping track of all the restaurants currently in development, then it must be near impossible for anyone less obsessive. So here's a recap of what's coming.... / 8 comments
In the News: Plein Sud vs. Food Cart
Plus: Politicians move on getting Park Row reopened; I.S. 89 students protest; Peck Slip post office school prospects; "wine dude"; actress Paz de la Huerta; more / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Peonies!
Plus: Ethan Coen Fine Arts moves, replaced by The Electric Pencil • A reality TV star in the making? • The Pink Fig • Bouillabaise at Landmarc • Macao Trading Co. welcomes "hardcore football fans" for the World Cup • Clown school
In the News: Best Sandwiches
...at Farinella, Terroir Tribeca, Wichcraft, and Locanda Verde. Plus: Ed's contender for next year's list; BPC greenmarket update; a NYT critic's favorite restaurants; clues to who bought the One York penthouse; and more hotels.
In the News: One York Penthouse Sold
And I was just going to place a bid on it.... Plus: tire-swing removal, BPCA nominee, bigots on parade, tours of NYC's first subway station, and more. / 1 comment
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The flat side southern part of the building was the result of a cost saving measure, as the building started... — Luis Vazquez (FiDi Fan Page) / Architect Frank Gehry and Downtown
Another small business gutted to make room for the ultra-rich. Rinse, lather, repeat. — Ned / The restoration of and new construction at 32 Walker
I’m not sure if anyone remembers Juanita’s on the Upper East Side, but they were famous for their very strong... — JTC / A report of tampered drinks at Casa Carmen
The full floors are about 3200 square feet. The penthouse is 3800 square feet on two floors plus 2300 square... — Tribeca Citizen / The restoration of and new construction at 32 Walker
It's clear that Frank Gehry's Tribeca skyscraper is impactful but doesn't appeal to everyone's taste. It took me a while... — Gary / Architect Frank Gehry and Downtown
Our investigation is complete, and the Neighborhood Watch concludes that the margaritas at Casa Carmen are perfect just the way... — Neighborhood Watch / A report of tampered drinks at Casa Carmen
Unless the new business owners are ex-military, probably not a great idea to take on the dealers . . .... — Reademan / A new pizza (sort of!) joint coming to the Saluggi’s space