Seen & Heard: Jewelry Sale
Plus: François Payard's new cookbook; last Wednesday Greenmarket till spring; phone store in the Woolworth Building; Pen Parentis's coming attractions.
In the News: Really Good Italian Sandwiches
Plus: When buildings howl; governors Island ferry might no longer be free; American Thread apartment with Keith Haring mural; a new reason to distrust the New York Post. / 4 comments
Loft Peeping: Samia Halaby
Brownbook, a Wallpaper-like magazine for the Middle East, visited the Franklin Street loft of abstract artist Samia Halaby. / 2 comments
Fountain Pen Hospital’s Holiday Pen Expo
Every year the Fountain Pen Hospital treats us to a Holiday Pen Expo (Dec. 5-7), where dozens of pen manufacturers show off their newest offerings. Mention Tribeca Citizen to receive a free gift! / Sponsored
In the News: Global Marketplace for the South Street Seaport
Only the best in souvenir keychains! Plus: Jack's Stir-Brew reopening; Pier A dispute resolved; Hudson flood.
First Impressions: The Lotus Room at Tamarind Tribeca
The fancy Indian restaurant Tamarind Tribeca has turned a private dining room into a lunch and tea spot serving dosas, wraps, vegetable burgers, and more. Here's a report.
Seen & Heard: 56 Leonard Is Shaping Up
Plus: 15 Leonard going up fast; The Greek goes Greco-Indian; new light artwork in the Fulton subway station; Gurhan jewelry update; Le Restaurant adds a night; "Where in Tribeca...?" answer.
Dance with Miss Rachel’s 2014 Classes Are Now Enrolling
Find out why Dance with Miss Rachel's first season in Tribeca sold out—and enroll before it's too late. Who else has professional instructors and live piano accompaniment? / Sponsored
Seen & Heard: Murray Street Mess Cleaned Up
Plus: Flywheel Sports taking reservations; tree-lighting ceremony at Maxwell's; Warren Street conversion; 1WTC wailing comments.
In the News: Peck Slip Park
Plus: The lights at Hudson River Park; Battery Park City Authority ditching geothermal system.
Newsletter: Dec. 2
The Wailing of One World Trade Center • Reflections on the City (Part 5) • The Seaport Ice Rink • Four Seasons Details • Chase Manhattan Plaza • The Season's Must-Give Tote • More
Totes Awesome!
Obviously this is the best tote ever, designed specifically so you can lord over everyone else in the Whole Foods checkout lines. You can even get them in different colors, one for each of your personalities. Available through Dec. 31. / 1 comment
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
As I have mentioned here before: just from a financial perspective, this would cost a lot more than the borough-based... — malcolm / New plans and an alternative proposal for the White Street jail
Alternative Plan #2: Renovate Rikers Island instead. — Marcus / New plans and an alternative proposal for the White Street jail
Would it help to make it illegal to buy or own counterfeit junk? I believe that's the case in Europe.... — Marcus / Seen & Heard: Hauling counterfeit loot
Last week? Already back in business. Snow and rain only kept them away for a few hours, didn’t stop the... — R. / Seen & Heard: Hauling counterfeit loot
We're still doing this? This is happening and the focus should be on pushing for the best version of this... — malcolm / New plans and an alternative proposal for the White Street jail
Link to sign the petition for alternate location: https://www.change.org/p/oppose-the-current-manhattan-bbj-plan-support-affordable-housing-alternative-sites?redirect_reason=guest_user Builds affordable housing at 125 White Street. Relocates the jail to... — canal resident / New plans and an alternative proposal for the White Street jail
This drives me crazy! Such a flagrant example of "Rules for thee, not for me" — GM / Looking back on a year of congestion pricing