New Kid on the Block: Front Art Space
Tribecans Leticia Ortega and Dionisio Cortes have opened "the smallest art gallery in New York," on Chambers Street, in what used to be a souvenir kiosk. It's just 48 square feet, but the inaugural show has 26 works by 11 artists.
New Kid on the Block: Terra
"It's meant to be a very casual way of eating," says chef Roberto Passon of Terra, his new wine bar and restaurant. "You come have a glass of wine, order a bite or two, maybe have more wine, then something bigger to eat." / 11 comments
Seen & Heard: Church Publick Is Opening Tonight or Tomorrow
Plus: The Bigger Place has rebranded as Mariachi's; (Tribeca) Canvas update; mystery at Laight and Washington solved; a good omen at the Chambers construction; Moonquake shoot. / 2 comments
In the News: Thirty-Story Building Proposed for Varick
Plus: The "Tribeca mom" stereotype; most dangerous places (in the movies); 1 Chase Manhattan Plaza; Moishe Mana's Tribeca West in Jersey City. / 4 comments
Loft Peeping: Michael & Christina Hirtenstein
It's three floors, combined from five units, with a closet to die for. How do you look in gold? / 2 comments
Newsletter: Oct. 14
Criminal Summons Court on W. Broadway • 100 Franklin Renderings • 27 Desbrosses Restaurant • New Kid on the Block: Stitched Tribeca • Jeweler Coming to Franklin • Tribeca's Kitchen Approval • More
Seen & Heard: Day Spa or Pediatrician?
Something's up at Washington and Laight. Plus: 449 Washington unveiled; "wanted" poster was a prank; the very gold Hotel Soho on Greenwich; the Odeon's neighborhood plea. / 1 comment
In the News: A Toast to Shigure
Plus: Apexart's "Death of a Cameraman" show; loving some smashed avocado toast; teenage chef at 27 Debrosses (and an updated menu). / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Have You Seen This Groper and Toddler-Licker?
(Update: It was a prank.) Plus: Jacques Torres's factory is moving away; Box Kite Coffee pop-up extended; Old Seaport block party; food-scrap collection at the Bowling Green Greenmarket; weekend bridge closure; keychains; new gallery on Varick; "The Money." / 7 comments
The Glassy New Building Coming to Sixth Ave.
Call it the Two Triangles Building—fascinating as much for the design as for what it says about how much real estate is worth around here that such a noted developer would bother with two leftover parking lots. / 29 comments









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