Newsletter: Jan. 16
Hawaii Cupcake Factory • TCQ&A: Matt Newberg • Cosmopolitan Café • 100 Franklin • 3 World Trade Center • Mondo Cane and Gotham Bikes Moving • More
Seen & Heard: “The 9/11 Theatrical Experience”
Plus: Corbin Building subway entrance opens; Benvenuto open 24 hours; predicting the Super Bowl winner; 15 Renwick rendering. / 1 comment
In the News: Cortlandt Alley Apartments Approved
Plus: 9/11 Museum faces funding issues; Seaport town hall recap; Max opening in Williamsburg.
Seen & Heard: New York Academy of Art’s “Big Picture”
Plus: Lunch delivery at Mulberry & Vine; "luxurious waxing for everyone"; more on the Cosmopolitan Café.
Two Stores Are Moving Within Tribeca
Plus: Where Exceed Physical Culture's new studio will be. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: “American Hustle”
Plus: Republishing "The Texture of Tribeca" and the corresponding Tribeca Trust event; how to apply for Community Board 1; new indoor cycling studio; a fond farewell.
In the News: 3 World Trade Center Financing
Plus: One-bedrooms are scarce; China Blue review; Seaport town hall tonight; Elixir in FiDi closed; more on the anti-SeaWorld girl; Sandy art installation under the FDR Drive; deaf grandfather and his service dog; marijuana and your pet.
TCQ&A: Matt Newberg
"Tribeca has this reputation among my age group as being too old and nice," says the co-founder of Playdope, an app that connects strangers over games. "It's true, but right now these Tribeca SoulCycle moms keep me here." / 1 comment
Cosmopolitan Café Has Closed
Owner Craig Bero's enthusiasm for all things Tribeca—including local history, Bogardus Plaza, and the Greenmarket—will be greatly missed. / 8 comments
Newsletter: Jan. 13
First Impressions: Telepan Local • Blue Ribbon at Brookfield Place • Bisutoro Closed • Rats • Crunch Gym Lawsuit • Sazón Smackdown • Trash Bag Art • Anthony Bourdain • More
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History of Tribeca Buildings
The Starbucks on Chambers and W. Broadway is definitely popular and it's situated in a dream spot considering the subway... — Jslv / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow
Given the illegal activities surrounding the building, maybe a museum celebrating the counterfeiting industry would be an appropriate use of... — Reademan / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good ideas and good luck trying to get some institution aware of the building and its possibilities -- — John Willenbecher / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Maybe it's worth pointing out the existence and availability of this building to the powers that be at some museums.... — Marcus / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Good idea, Marcus. I always thought New York could use a Museum of Architecture (well there is the Skyscraper Museum... — George Bacon / Tribeca-branded graffiti on West Broadway
Before Koh that store was Kai’s Kids (if I’m not mistaken). She had a beautiful selection of kids’ clothing, including... — Phyllis Ruffer / Koh’s Kids on Greenwich has closed
Starbucks is closing 4 FiDi Locations, BUT, This may not be such a bad announcement. Here’s why: The locations are... — Luis Vazquez/FiDi Fan Page / Starbucks at West Broadway and Chambers will close tomorrow