In the News: Fitness Studio’s Expansion
Plus: House Republicans thumb nose at the Northeast; new bagel-ish shop; Christmas tree bonfire; book publisher close to signing at 195 Broadway.
A Long, Deep Look Inside Temple Court
Ever wanted to explore inside 5 Beekman, a.k.a. Temple Court? Annika K. Martin did, and she took tons of photos—and they go far deeper than the photos you tend to see of the space. / 5 comments
Newsletter: Jan. 3
Telepan Local in Tribeca • New Mexican Restaurant • New Kid on the Block: Shigure • Tribeca Then & Now #6 • Pier 17 • More
Seen & Heard: Peace & Love Closed Till Spring
Plus: Scaffolding coming down on two lovely buildings; Greenwich Street demolition complete; potential for an old-style sign. / 1 comment
In the News: City Buildings for Sale
Plus: 3 World Trade Center is "closer than anyone realizes"; kindergarten waitlist worries; federal asset-forfeiture bonanza; 9/11 volunteers' burden of proof; City Hall Park schoolyard; Christmas tree arson. / 1 comment
Tribeca Then and Now #6
The old-vs.-new comparisons continue with a march up Greenwich, from Beach to Laight to Vestry. / 1 comment
Chef Bill Telepan Is Opening a Tribeca Restaurant
Also on Community Board 1's January agendas: a 15-year-old restaurant appears to be closing; Tribeca is getting another Mexican restaurant; a new bar/restaurant on Franklin Street; a new fitness facility on Church; and more.
In the News: Pier 17 Eviction
Plus: 55 Hudson "extortion"; 1 West refund trouble; apartment database; Italian sailor leaves Battery Park City.
Make Good on Your New Year’s Resolutions
Whether you want to get in better shape, eat more healthily, or look younger—or all of the above—your odds of success greatly improve if you don't do it alone. These experts can help. / Sponsored
New Kid on the Block: Shigure
Shigure, the new sake bar atop B Flat, is officially open. It specializes in sake (more than 40 types, with hopes of bringing that number to 60), shochu, and beer made in Japan. Also: Japanese tapas. / 1 comment
Newsletter: Dec. 31
New Kid on the Block: Drybar • Misspellings • Welcome to TweeBeCa • American Flatbread • Fika • New Amsterdam Market • East River Ferry • More
Seen & Heard: Two Restaurant Updates
Both on Church. Plus: Raccoon Lodge; New Amsterdam Market; where to go now that Mail Boxes Etc. is closed? / 7 comments
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