Newsletter: May 8
First Impressions: El Vez • Manhattan Books Is Closing • French Bakery Opening in Tribeca • Teddy Bear Sculpture • WTC Transportation Hub • Preschool Lawsuit • Potential Church Street Demolition • Sweet Green • More
In the News: Preschool Discrimination Lawsuit
Plus: President Obama coming on May 15; Seaport Music Festival; local thefts; Silver Lining's second act. / 10 comments
Seen & Heard: Sweet Green’s Opening Date
Plus: The new Burger King; TOAST Art Walk's opening exhibition; Café Noir; K&M Camera's moving date; Tutto Il Giorno looking close; "Collective" shooting here; Hudson River Park auctioning celebrity experiences; 5 Beekman unveiling. / 2 comments
First Impressions: El Vez
Many of you have likely been to El Vez by now—if you could get in. The 190-seat restaurant is mammoth, but since it opened April 25, I've been hearing about packed crowds and hour-long waits. Is the fuss justified? / 10 comments
Tomorrow Night: Tribeca Citizen and Joy Gryson Are Throwing a Party
And you're invited! Joy will be on hand to give style advice, and I'll likely tell a few stories I shouldn't. Plus: Save 25%! And purchases of $300 or more get a free travel case.
Another Day, Another Independent Store Closes
Manhattan Books couldn't cope with tripled rent. The space might become a Hale & Hearty, and in the meantime, you can save on kids' books and craft supplies. / 4 comments
In the News: More Condos
Plus: Pier Dance headliner announced; new public school for south Greenwich Village; community center raises rates; remembering Rev. William Grant; artist Nate Lowman. / 2 comments
A New French Bakery Is Opening Here
The food news in southeast Tribeca keeps getting better and better.... Arcade Bakery, located in a dramatic, European-style space, will bake fresh all day long and sell pastries and lunch items. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: The Transportation Hub Sprouted a Second Quill
Plus: What you're doing this Thursday evening; Xoos sale (including the fixtures); Downtown Boathouse tour and volunteering; another Duane Street addition; "Ghostbusters" history lesson; 460 Washington. / 5 comments
Reade Street Prep Preschool Open House – May 15th
Children love to learn—especially young children. At Reade Street Prep, our balanced approach teaches developing minds the academic and social skills they need today to become leaders tomorrow. / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Mickey Drexler’s Townhouse
Plus: Peeking inside La Garçonne and Sweet Green; scoping out 48 Warren's new windows and 84 White's entrance; crab night; street-art carpets; new restaurant on Spring. / 2 comments
In the News: Michelle Obama Lunched at Nobu Today
Plus: 9/11 Memorial fences to mostly come down soon; Soho Rep gets a rave; costume designer owes the IRS; Greenwich Street green thumbs; SoulCycle's bad karma; responders' memorial. / 6 comments
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History of Tribeca Buildings
Couldn't agree more. Disastrous and totally unnecessary project. — person / Mezze on the River closing permanently for BPC construction
Another in a lengthening list of disastrous impacts from this massive boondoggle of a project. PJ Clarke's and the Liberty... — Downtown Dad Reborn / Mezze on the River closing permanently for BPC construction
That guy is an urbanist and is very good at concisely sharing historical info. — Heide Fasnacht / Seen & Heard: Tutu School aiming for September 14
Love this—most of us have no idea what it takes to run a successful small business and the family aspect... — Katie Fontenot / TCQ&A: Rachel Cantor & Ryan Swearingen
Thanks Mamdani! The true headline was: Mayor Mamdani, Governor Hochul and MTA Announce Plan to Lower Subway Platform Temperatures and... — B / Chambers Street J/Z station renovations are moving forward
These numbers make more sense than the article in The Broadsheet. As a former PS150 parent, I can attest that... — Wendy / The fundraising power of local PTAs
We love Ms. RACHEL !, Ms. Rachel is a very smart and kind woman – she has hired wonderful dance... — Alice Hartman / TCQ&A: Rachel Cantor & Ryan Swearingen