In the News: Sweetgreen Preview
Plus: Vermouth founder's apartment; does South Street Seaport owner owe $1.8 million in back taxes?; construction fencing on Fulton; 80 John analysis.
“Lightness of Being” at City Hall Park
There's a new sculpture exhibit up at City Hall Park. Be warned: It includes clown performances. / 2 comments
Loft Peeping: 270 Broadway Penthouse
Promised "freedom from budget constraints," local architect Steven Harris went all out, creating a dazzling 8,000-square-foot aerie with jaw-dropping views. The Cool Hunter had the story. / 4 comments
Newsletter: July 25
New Kid on the Block: Shinola • Blue Bottle Coffee • Hudson River Park Conflict • Energy Healer • Boat Burglars • Rumored Landmark Tenant • Cobblestoning Staple Street? • Dog Run Postponed • Equinox • More
Progress Report | August 2013
It can be hard to keep up with everything that’s coming soon (or coming eventually), so here’s a quick rundown. / 6 comments
In the News: Equinox and Calypso to Open in Brookfield Place
Plus: Khe-Yo opening date; American Cut; P.S. 150 move still possible; police blotter; Best Made sale; maximalist one-bedroom for sale.
Seen & Heard: Cobblestoning Staple Street?
Plus: Élan Flowers has moved; rumored tenant for a Tribeca landmark; Los Americanos delivery; community night at the 9/11 Memorial; gallery gone; the NYPD's response about Pier 26 noise complaints.
Blue Bottle Coffee Is Leaving
All Good Things is taking over the coffee bar in September, and it'll be making some changes. Plus: Juice is on the horizon. / 4 comments
My Visit to an Energy Healer
"I welcome skepticism actually," said Sameer Reddy when inviting me over for a session. "I think it makes an experience more meaningful, as long as it's tempered by an open mind." So I went....
In the News: Hudson River Park Conflict
Plus: Penthouse doubles in value in three years; ferry honking annoying Battery Park City residents; elderly BPC folks' mortgage troubles; inside the Corbin Building. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: Dog Run Opening Postponed
Plus: A new source for stylish magazines; Seasonal Whispers opens another store; Tribeca Tiger; ballet demonstration; Aroma Espresso Bar's new menu; Greenmarket pretzels. / 1 comment
Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
"Even cast-iron architecture might have been considered avant garde when it first appeared." No. Just no. Cast iron was intentionally... — James Bogardus / Sneak Peek: 14 White
No slight was intended against Tribeca Paint. It's just nice to have a choice of stores, like we used to.... — Gary / In the News: A 70-year-old Fidi hardware store faces closure
The facade resembles two buildings on Church Street - one on the corner of Warren, the other at Chambers Street.... — Gary / Sneak Peek: 14 White
The best part about those 9 ft windows is the inability to see 14 White while looking out through them.... — James Bogardus / Sneak Peek: 14 White
Sad to see BabyCottons go. Bought many quality gifts there for family and friends. Items were always beautiful and well... — Tribeca Mom / Babycottons and Willow & Zoey are leaving; a jeweler is coming in
Regarding Bubby's, it could be the Devil Wears Prada effect. People re-watching or first seeing the movie in advance of... — Chester / Seen & Heard: An all-time record at Bubby’s?
Yes! Quite affordable for the more than 800 billionaires in America! — George Bacon / Sneak Peek: 14 White