In the News: East River Ferry Extension
Plus: Aamanns-Copenhagen reviewed; crime report; another big building east of City Hall Park; FiDi diner closing. / 2 comments
New Kid on the Block: Drybar
"We've had a lot of requests to come to Tribeca," said Drybar founder Alli Webb on the occasion of the 25th location (and fifth in Manhattan), opening today. "It's a natural fit for us. We love TenOverTen and SoulCycle!" P.S. Sorry, FiDivas, but the 180 Broadway location isn't happening (yet?).
Seen & Heard: American Flatbread Update
Plus: Fika update; two more World Financial Center closures.
In the News: New Amsterdam Market
Reopening in February. Plus: 249 Church Street loft comps; artist Nate Lowman; new FiDi building getting glassed. / 1 comment
Spelling Is Overeated Anyway
Certain errors are more noteworthy than others—when the wrong word is used, for instance, or when a new, funny-sounding word is created. / 6 comments
Newsletter: Dec. 27
Tribeca Then and Now: Hubert, Collister, and Greenwich • Reflections on the City • Pier 17 • All Good Things's Restaurant • More
In the News: Tracy Anderson
Plus: More end-of-year restaurant honors; Pier 17 on track; another fire at the World Trade Center; Bethenny and Jason separated; Independence Plaza; new Harrison chef; Fresh Salt reopened. / 2 comments
Seen & Heard: New Business Updates
Including Drybar, the restaurants coming to 66 Leonard and All Good Things, and a medical office; Hubert Street construction; FEMA Disaster Recovery Center; a hair salon's new look; fallout shelter answer; Vestry Wines open in temp space. / 1 comment
Reflections on the City (Part 4)
More proof that I have a thing for reflected light, the way it forms patterns and shapes on city surfaces. / 1 comment
Tribeca Then and Now #5
Next on tap for the 1980s-vs.-now photo comparison: Hubert, Collister, and Greenwich. / 3 comments
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Frankly was one of those rare shops, thoughtfully curated, full of bottles you wouldn’t stumble on elsewhere, with friendly service... — FiDiGuy / It looks like Frankly Wines has closed permanently
Frankly Wines was a wonderful store and an asset to our neighborhood. I'm glad Liz and Della's is still here... — Merle Temkin / It looks like Frankly Wines has closed permanently
I took a pop-up pilates class in this space in March. It's really serene, calm, and has great energy. Can't... — HB / Massive underground spa and meditation space coming to Broadway and White
I wish the new pizza places well. I hope they succeed on general principle. But I think we all realize... — mulciber / First Impressions: Marinara Pizza
jm: I see dogs daily in the morning, typically between 7:30 and 9:00am, on weekdays. There are people who throw... — Duane Street / Nosy Neighbor: Are dogs allowed on the turf at Pier 25?
Jails plan is so foolish and yet it goes on. There won't be enough spaces to hold all the inmates,... — Marcus / Seen & Heard: Spring block party at Bogardus
This concept still seems completely backwards to me. I'd vote for European (and probably rest of world) style cafe seating.... — Marcus / An update on outdoor dining